Translation guide
The English word "scrutiny" refers to close, careful examination or inspection. In Japanese, the best equivalent depends on the context: formal investigation, critical observation, or detailed checking.
Expressing the act of examining something closely and thoroughly, often in a formal or official context.
This document requires scrutiny.
Implies careful consideration or scrutiny, often with a sense of evaluating quality or suitability. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
I scrutinized his proposal carefully.
Refers to verification or scrutiny through testing or evidence. Common in scientific, technical, and legal contexts.
The hypothesis was subjected to rigorous scrutiny.
Means inspection or check, often for maintenance or safety. Less formal than 精査, but still implies careful scrutiny.
You must not neglect the scrutiny of the machinery.
Describing a situation where someone or something is being watched closely, often by the public or media, with a critical eye.
Literally 'strict eyes', this phrase conveys the idea of being under close, critical scrutiny. Often used with verbs like 向ける (to direct) or 注がれる (to be poured).
His actions are under intense scrutiny.
Means 'to attract attention' or 'to be in the spotlight'. Implies public scrutiny, though not necessarily negative.
Means surveillance or monitoring. Can imply scrutiny in the sense of being watched, sometimes with a negative connotation.
Referring to the act of going through documents, accounts, or data with a fine-tooth comb.
Specifically means peer review or scrutiny of academic papers or manuscripts.
The paper underwent rigorous scrutiny.
Refers to an audit or official inspection of accounts or procedures. Common in business and finance.
A more colloquial phrase meaning 'to examine every nook and cranny', implying thorough scrutiny.
The English word 'scrutiny' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Using a dictionary word like 精査 in casual conversation may sound overly formal. Choose the expression based on context and level of formality.
精査 (seisa) is a thorough, detailed examination often used in business or official documents. 吟味 (ginmi) implies careful consideration of quality or suitability, and can be used in everyday contexts. 検証 (kenshō) is verification through evidence or testing, common in scientific or legal settings.
That politician is constantly under scrutiny.
彼らは警察の監視下にある。
They are under police scrutiny.
会社の帳簿は監査を受けた。
The company's books were subjected to scrutiny.
I scrutinized the contract down to the last detail.