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investigation (B2)

カタカナ: インベスティゲーション

IPA: /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The process of carefully examining something or gathering information to find the truth, often in a formal or legal context.

意味: 事実を明らかにするために、何かを注意深く調べたり情報を集めたりするプロセス。公式な場や法的な文脈でよく使われる。

The police launched an investigation into the alleged fraud. — 警察は詐欺の疑いについて捜査を開始した。
The journalist's thorough investigation uncovered a major scandal. — そのジャーナリストの徹底的な調査が大きなスキャンダルを暴いた。
Further investigation is needed to determine the cause of the accident. — 事故の原因を特定するには、さらなる調査が必要だ。

Japanese translations of Investigation:

investigation into (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the subject or area being examined. — "The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing."
investigation of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the person or thing being examined. — "The investigation of the suspect's activities took several months."