Korean

調

조사
Meaning: investigation; inquiry
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

調
査

Example sentences

The police investigated the incident.
경찰은 그 사건을 조사하고 있다.
The police are investigating the case.
여행 전에 사전 조사를 철저히 해야 한다.
You should thoroughly do preliminary research before a trip.
사건의 실체를 밝히기 위해 법원에서는 증거 조사를 포함한 심리를 진행했다.
The court conducted a hearing, including an investigation of evidence, to reveal the truth of the case.
조사 결과, 새로운 사실이 드러났다.
As a result of the investigation, a new fact was revealed.
그 문제는 철저히 조사해야 합니다.
That problem must be investigated thoroughly.
정부는 청년 실업의 실태를 조사했다.
The government investigated the actual state of youth unemployment.
사고의 원인을 면밀히 조사하고 있다.
The cause of the accident is being minutely investigated.
정부는 해외 시장 조사를 위해 사절단을 보냈다.
The government sent a delegation for overseas market research.
피의자는 경찰 조사에서 자신의 혐의를 완강히 부인하며 진술을 거부했다.
The suspect strongly denied the charges and refused to make a statement during the police investigation.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the act of examining or looking into something thoroughly.

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