調べる
しらべる·shiraberu
Meaning
to check; to look up; to investigate
Nuance & Usage
調べる means finding information by searching, checking, or examining. It is often used with internet searches, dictionaries, and research tasks.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 調べる and 探す. 調べる is checking information, while 探す is searching for a physical thing or person.
Example Sentences (3)
分からない単語を辞書で調べました。
わからないたんごをじしょでしらべました。
I looked up unknown words in a dictionary.
出発前に天気を調べておきます。
しゅっぱつまえにてんきをしらべておきます。
I will check the weather before departure.
原因を詳しく調べる必要があります。
げんいんをくわしくしらべるひつようがあります。
It is necessary to investigate the cause in detail.
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