“Preliminary inspection” in Japanese
Short answer
Preliminary inspection in Japanese is “下見” (shitami). Full meaning: preliminary inspection, having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house), clapboard, weatherboard.
Other ways to say “Preliminary inspection” in Japanese
内検
naiken preliminary inspection
下検査
shitakensa preliminary inspection
下検分
shitakenbun preliminary inspection, preliminary examination
内覧
nairan preview (of an exhibition), private viewing, preliminary inspection
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