検討(けんとう)中(ちゅう)

けんとうちゅう
noun
under consideration; being reviewed
1. under consideration; being reviewed; being examined
indicates that something is currently being evaluated, discussed, or thought over before a decision is made
その提案(ていあん)は検討中(けんとうちゅう)です。
That proposal is under consideration.
転職(てんしょく)するかどうか検討中(けんとうちゅう)だ。
I'm considering whether or not to change jobs.
新(あたら)しいサービスの導入(どうにゅう)を検討中(けんとうちゅう)である。
We are considering introducing a new service.

COMPOUND:
検討(けんとう) (examination/consideration) + 中(ちゅう) (in the middle of)

USAGE:

  • 検討中(けんとうちゅう)です/である - is under consideration (formal)
  • 検討中(けんとうちゅう)だ - is being considered (neutral)
  • ただいま検討中(けんとうちゅう)です - currently under consideration

BUSINESS CONTEXT:
Commonly used in business settings to indicate that a decision hasn't been made yet. Often used diplomatically to avoid giving a direct "no."

SIMILAR ～中(ちゅう) COMPOUNDS:

  • 準備中(じゅんびちゅう) - in preparation
  • 審査中(しんさちゅう) - under review
  • 調整中(ちょうせいちゅう) - being adjusted/coordinated
  • 工事中(こうじちゅう) - under construction
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Added 2026.1.28 11:55
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