Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the idea of examining something closely in Japanese, from careful visual inspection to detailed analysis.
To look at something very carefully, often to find details or flaws.
A basic and natural way to say 'look closely' or 'examine visually'. Suitable for everyday situations.
Please examine this document closely.
When I looked closely with a magnifying glass, there was a tiny scratch.
Implies taking one's time to look carefully and thoroughly, often with patience.
Please examine the painting closely and then tell me your thoughts.
Focuses on examining the fine details. Often used when checking for errors or small features.
I examined the contract closely and checked for any issues.
Means 'to observe' in a scientific or systematic way. Used for examining natural phenomena, behavior, etc.
The scientist examined the microorganisms closely under a microscope.
To examine something in detail, often involving research, checking, or critical evaluation.
The most common way to say 'examine in detail' or 'investigate thoroughly'. Used for facts, documents, situations, etc.
We are examining the cause of the accident closely.
We need to examine this issue closely.
A formal term meaning 'to scrutinize' or 'examine closely'. Often used in business or official contexts.
We closely examined the submitted documents.
Means to examine carefully, often with a critical eye, like evaluating quality or suitability. Somewhat literary.
I examined each ingredient closely and selected them.
To examine a patient or a body part closely, as done by a doctor.
Use よく見る for visual examination (looking closely). Use 詳しく調べる for investigative or analytical examination (researching, checking facts).
The English phrase 'examine closely' can sound unnatural if translated word-for-word. Instead, use the natural Japanese expressions provided above depending on context.