(けんとう)(ちゅう)

けんとうちゅう
noun
under consideration; being reviewed
businesscognition
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)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.
We are considering introducing a new service.

Compounds

検討(けんとう) (examination/consideration) + (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."

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