investigation; inspection; examination
Refers to the act of looking into something, checking facts, or conducting an inquiry. Often used in formal or official contexts.
The police are proceeding with the investigation of the case.
書類の調べが終わったら連絡します。
I will contact you once the document inspection is finished.
Refers to a musical piece, melody, or the sound of an instrument. Often carries a poetic or traditional nuance.
琴の調べが静かに流れていた。
The melody of the koto flowed quietly.
彼女の歌声は美しい調べだった。
Her singing voice was a beautiful tune.
He was questioned by the police.
The shakuhachi flute plays a melancholic tune.
The tax office launched an investigation into the company.
I listened closely to the quiet melody.
The defendant cooperated readily with the investigation.
machine belt
belt pulley
leather machine belt
preliminary test; trial run; warm-up
looking up the meaning (of a word)
census-taking; examination of family registers
something to look up; matter to investigate
track down; hunt up; ferret out
re-examine; review; recheck
Rokudan no Shirabe (koto piece)