1.
under consideration; being reviewed; being examined
indicates that something is currently being evaluated, discussed, or thought over before a decision is made
Compounds
検討 (examination/consideration) + 中 (in the middle of)
Usage
- 検討中です/である - is under consideration (formal)
- 検討中だ - is being considered (neutral)
- ただいま検討中です - 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 COMPOUNDS: