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臨検 (りんけん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
on-the-spot inspection ; raid
Official term for an unannounced inspection or search, often by authorities such as police, coast guard, or tax officials. Carries a formal, procedural tone.
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A raid was carried out by the tax office.
Kanji 検 examination, investigate Similar words 捜そう 索さく 捜索 is a general search or investigation, while 臨検 specifically refers to an unannounced, on-site inspection by authorities.
立た ち 入い り 検けん 査さ 立ち入り検査 is a broader term for on-site inspection, often used in regulatory contexts. 臨検 emphasizes the surprise element and is more formal.
Etymology Compound of 臨 (りん, 'to face, to attend') and 検 (けん, 'to inspect'). The combination conveys the idea of going to a place and inspecting it directly.
