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조사하다 meaning and pronunciation

josahada · investigate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 57318
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 조사하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    어떤 일이나 사물의 내용을 알기 위하여 자세히 살펴보거나 찾아보다.

    English: investigate — To examine or look for the details of an affair or thing to understand them.

    Examples

    • 조사한 자료.
    • 사건을 조사하다.
    • 실태를 조사하다.
    • 원인을 조사하다.
    • 진상을 조사하다.
    • 행적을 조사하다.
Origin
調査하다
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위

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