“Preliminary investigation” in Japanese
Short answer
Preliminary investigation in Japanese is “下調べ” (shitashirabe). Full meaning: preliminary investigation, preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class), going over one's lessons (in advance), studying ahead.
Other ways to say “Preliminary investigation” in Japanese
予備調査
yobichousa preliminary investigation
下しらべ
shitashirabe preliminary investigation, preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class), going over one's lessons (in advance), studying ahead
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