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討究 (とうきゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
thorough investigation ; in-depth study ; research
Implies a deep, probing inquiry into a subject, often academic or systematic. Less common than 研究 (けんきゅう) and carries a more intensive, exhaustive nuance.
は
新あたら
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理り
論ろん
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討とう
究きゅう
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て
いる
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This paper is an in-depth study of a new theory.
Kanji 討 chastise, attack, defeat Similar words 研けん 究きゅう 研究 is the common word for research or study. 討究 is more intensive and formal, suggesting exhaustive investigation.
調ちょう 査さ 調査 is a general investigation or survey, often fact-finding. 討究 implies deeper analysis and academic rigor.
Etymology Compound of 討 (とう, 'to probe, examine') and 究 (きゅう, 'to research, master'). The combination suggests a thorough, penetrating inquiry.
