Translation guide
In legal contexts, cross-examination refers to the questioning of a witness by the opposing party. In everyday English, it can also mean any intense or hostile questioning. This guide covers both the formal legal term and its figurative use.
The formal questioning of a witness by the opposing side in a court or legal proceeding.
A thorough, often hostile, questioning outside of a courtroom, like in a debate, interview, or argument.
Means 'harsh questioning' or 'grilling'. Natural for describing intense interrogation.
The English word 'cross-examination' is often translated literally as クロスエグザミネーション, but this is not natural Japanese. Use the terms above depending on context.
The standard legal term for cross-examination in Japanese courts.
The lawyer conducted a cross-examination of the witness.
Verb phrase meaning 'to cross-examine'.
The prosecution cross-examined the defendant.
An alternative term for cross-examination, less common than 反対尋問.
Cross-examination is conducted to test the credibility of the witness.
The reporter subjected the minister to a harsh cross-examination.
Verb meaning 'to cross-examine' or 'to interrogate closely', often with a confrontational nuance.
He was flustered after being cross-examined by his boss.
To pursue a line of questioning aggressively; can be used for cross-examination-like questioning.
The opposition party cross-examined the prime minister rigorously.
Idiom meaning 'to bombard with questions', similar to a relentless cross-examination.
The children gave their father a cross-examination.