Translation guide
How to express the act of examining something by looking at it, from casual observation to formal medical or technical inspection.
To look at something carefully to check its condition or understand it.
The most direct equivalent for 'visual examination', often used in technical or formal contexts like inspections or checking with the naked eye.
目視で確認してください。
Please check it visually.
目視検査を行った。
We performed a visual inspection.
A more colloquial way to say 'check by looking', suitable for everyday situations.
まずは目で見て確認しよう。
Let's first check it by looking.
Specifically 'appearance inspection' or 'visual inspection' used in manufacturing or quality control.
製品の外観検査を実施する。
We conduct a visual inspection of the product's appearance.
A doctor or medical professional examining a patient by looking, often as part of a physical exam.
Medical term for 'inspection' or 'visual examination' as part of a physical examination.
医師が視診を行った。
The doctor performed a visual examination.
A more general phrase meaning 'to examine by looking', used in medical contexts but less technical.
まずは目で見て診察します。
First, I'll examine you visually.
To examine something very carefully, often implying a thorough visual check.
Means 'close examination' or 'scrutiny', often used when a detailed visual check is implied.
書類を精査する。
We scrutinize the documents.
A casual phrase meaning 'to look carefully' or 'take a good look'.
写真をじっくり見た。
I took a good look at the photo.
目視 is general visual checking, used in technical and everyday contexts. 視診 is strictly medical. 外観検査 is used in manufacturing for appearance inspection.
The phrase 'visual examination' is often translated as 視覚検査, but that usually means 'vision test' (eye exam). Use 目視 or 視診 depending on context.