Translation of Japanese word "調べる" to English
調べる
しらべる
[shiraberu]
IPA: /ɕiɾabeɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
How to use
調べる (shiraberu) — 'to investigate / look up / check'. Group 2. 辞書で調べる — look up in a dictionary. 原因を調べる — investigate the cause.
🇬🇧 English
to investigate / look up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 調べる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しらべる
Romaji Transcription: shiraberu
Example Sentences
彼はインターネットで情報を調べる。
かれは いんたーねっとで じょうほうを しらべる
He looks up information on the internet.
彼女は図書館で本を調べる。
かれは としょかんで ほんを しらべる
She researches books at the library.
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Common phrases
- 辞書で調べる— to look up in a dictionary
Frequency rank: #371 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "調べる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "調べる" means "to investigate / look up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "調べる"?▼
The word "調べる" is read as "しらべる" (shiraberu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "調べる"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of collecting facts or information.".
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