Translation guide
To investigate, examine, or research something. Often used when you want to find out more information about a topic, problem, or situation.
To look into a problem, situation, or issue to understand it better or find a solution.
The most common and versatile verb for 'look into' in the sense of investigating or checking something. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
I'll look into that problem.
He is looking into the cause of the accident.
A more formal term for 'investigate' or 'look into', often used in official, business, or academic contexts.
Implies examining or considering something carefully, often with the intention of making a decision. Common in business settings.
We'll look into that proposal.
A casual way to say 'I'll take a look' or 'I'll check it out'. Literally 'try to see'. Suitable for informal situations.
I'll look into it a bit.
To look into a topic by reading, searching, or asking around to learn more.
Again, the go-to verb for looking up information. Works for online searches, asking people, or reading.
I looked into the meaning of that word.
Loanword from English 'research'. Often used in business or academic contexts, or when talking about gathering data.
We are looking into the market.
Literally 'try hitting/contacting', used when you plan to ask someone or check a source directly. Casual.
I'll look into it with him (ask him).
To physically look into a space, container, or opening.
While 'look' is 見る, 'look into' as an idiom for investigating is not simply 見る. Use 調べる or other verbs above. Saying '問題を見る' sounds like you are just looking at the problem, not investigating it.
調べる is the everyday word for checking or looking up. 調査する is formal investigation (police, research). 検討する is careful examination often before a decision (business). Choose based on context and formality.
I'll look into it by tomorrow. (casual/work)
The police are looking into the case. (formal)
We'll look into the project plan. (business)
We need to look into this matter urgently.
Formal/business
I looked into his background.
The police are looking into the incident.
The company plans to look into the complaint.
We are looking into introducing a new system.
そのウェブサイト、後で見てみるね。
I'll look into that website later.
I'm looking into travel destinations.
穴を覗いてみた。
I looked into the hole.