“To investigate” in Japanese
Short answer
To investigate in Japanese is “取り調べる” (torishiraberu). Full meaning: to investigate, to examine.
Other ways to say “To investigate” in Japanese
調べる
shiraberu to examine, to look up, to investigate, to check up, to sense, to study, to inquire, to search
探る
saguru to feel around for, to fumble for, to grope for, to search for, to look for; to investigate, to probe into, to spy on, to sound out; to explore (parts unknown), to enjoy (natural beauty)
取調べる
torishiraberu to investigate, to examine
とりしらべる
torishiraberu to investigate, to examine
洗う
arau to wash, to cleanse, to rinse; to inquire into, to investigate; to purify (one's heart)
検べる
shiraberu to examine, to look up, to investigate, to check up, to sense, to study, to inquire, to search
診べる
shiraberu to examine, to look up, to investigate, to check up, to sense, to study, to inquire, to search
査べる
shiraberu to examine, to look up, to investigate, to check up, to sense, to study, to inquire, to search
さぐる
saguru to feel around for, to fumble for, to grope for, to search for, to look for; to investigate, to probe into, to spy on, to sound out; to explore (parts unknown), to enjoy (natural beauty)
探れる
sagureru to feel around for, to fumble for, to grope for, to search for, to look for; to investigate, to probe into, to spy on, to sound out; to explore (parts unknown), to enjoy (natural beauty)
案ずる
anzuru to be anxious (about), to be concerned (about), to worry (about), to fear; to think out (e.g. a plan), to work out, to devise, to consider, to ponder; to investigate
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