“Fine-tooth-comb search” in Japanese
Short answer
Fine-tooth-comb search in Japanese is “虱潰し” (shiramitsubushi). Full meaning: very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring.
Other ways to say “Fine-tooth-comb search” in Japanese
しらみ潰し
shiramitsubushi very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
シラミ潰し
shiramitsubushi very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
シラミつぶし
shiramitsubushi very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
しらみつぶし
shiramitsubushi very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
虱つぶし
shiramitsubushi very thorough search (for contraband, escaped convict, etc.), fine-tooth-comb search, exhaustive search, scouring
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