Japanese

そうさ
Meaning: criminal investigation; inquiry
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

捜
査

Example sentences

The police are investigating the whereabouts of the criminal.
警察は殺人事件の捜査を続けている。
The police are continuing their investigation into the murder case.
刑事は徹底的な捜査によって、犯人を窮地に追い込んだ。
The detective cornered the suspect through a thorough investigation.
犯人の捜査を徹底する。
We will conduct a thorough investigation of the culprit.
犯人は警察の捜査網にかかった。
The criminal was caught in the police dragnet.
捜査に大きな進展があった。
There was a major breakthrough in the investigation.
犯人がすでに国外に逃亡したと仮定して捜査を進める。
Let's assume the culprit has already fled the country and proceed with the investigation.
警察は犯人の所在を突き止めるために捜査を続けている。
The police are continuing their investigation to determine the criminal's whereabouts.
警察は遺体の身元を特定するために捜査を続けている。
The police are continuing their investigation to identify the body.
犯人が分かっているのに捜査を続けるなんて、まるで茶番だ。
To continue the investigation even though the culprit is known is just a farce.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal and law enforcement contexts regarding gathering evidence or searching for suspects.

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