1.
inquiry; query; reference check
A formal inquiry or request for information, often directed at an organization or institution. Commonly used in business and administrative contexts.
残高照会をした。
I checked my account balance.
詳しくはお電話にてお照会ください。
For details, please inquire by telephone.
信用照会の結果、ローンの審査に通った。
As a result of the credit check, I passed the loan screening.
GRAMMAR:
Used with する: 照会する (to inquire, to look up). Takes を or に depending on context.
USAGE:
照会 is a formal word used in business and administrative contexts. It differs from 紹介 (introduction), which is a common homophone. In banking, 残高照会 (balance inquiry) is a standard term seen on ATM screens.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 残高照会 (balance inquiry)
- 信用照会 (credit check)
- 照会番号 (reference number)
- 照会先 (inquiry destination, contact)