“Scrutiny” in Japanese
Short answer
Scrutiny in Japanese is “細見” (saiken). Full meaning: (visual) scrutiny, close inspection; detailed map, detailed guide; guide to the Yoshiwara red light district.
Other ways to say “Scrutiny” in Japanese
慎重吟味
shinchouginmi scrutiny, careful (close) examination (investigation), careful inquiry, careful selection
熟覧
jukuran careful inspection, scrutiny
矯めつ眇めつ
tametsusugametsu scrutiny, scanning, taking a good look
穿鑿
sensaku probing (into), digging (into), prying (into), scrutiny, poking one's nose into, poking around
精査
seisa close investigation, careful examination, scrutiny
検討
kentou consideration, examination, investigation, study, scrutiny, discussion, analysis, review
考究
koukyuu investigation, inquiry, research, study, consideration, deliberation, scrutiny
吟味
ginmi close examination, careful investigation, close inspection, careful selection, inquiry, enquiry, scrutiny, testing; investigation of a crime, inquiry into someone's guilt
せんさく
sensaku probing (into), digging (into), prying (into), scrutiny, poking one's nose into, poking around
ぜんさく
zensaku probing (into), digging (into), prying (into), scrutiny, poking one's nose into, poking around
穿削
sensaku probing (into), digging (into), prying (into), scrutiny, poking one's nose into, poking around
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