noun
census-taking; examination of family registers
Refers to the official process of surveying or inspecting family registers, historically for census or administrative purposes. The term is somewhat formal and may be encountered in historical or legal contexts.
江戸時代には、戸籍調べが定期的に行われた。
During the Edo period, census-taking was conducted regularly.
戸
As a result of the family register examination, it was found that the population was increasing.