How to say "scrutiny" in Japanese
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- 精査せいさnoun, suru verb, transitive verbThe core sense of 'scrutiny': close, detailed examination of something, checking it thoroughly and minutely. Typical when accounts, documents, or data are examined closely for errors; the most direct equivalent of the English word.
- 検討けんとうnoun, suru verb, transitive verbExamination in the sense of considering or studying a matter — weighing a plan, proposal, or problem before deciding. For 'scrutiny' as close inspection of details, it is seldom the word you want; think 'consideration'.
- 吟味ぎんみnoun, suru verb, transitive verbClose examination with an eye to quality or selection: scrutinizing something by testing or sifting it and keeping what passes. Suits vetting candidates or checking ingredients and quality — scrutiny as careful selection.
Use 精査 for close, detailed examination of something; 吟味 for careful inspection with an eye to quality or selection; and 検討 for examination in the sense of considering or studying a matter.
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