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inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
警察は容疑者への事情聴取を行った。
The police conducted an interview with the suspect.
事情聴取の結果が捜査の方向性を決める。
The result of the questioning determines the direction of the investigation.
犯行当日の目撃者全員が警察の事情聴取に応じた。
All witnesses present on the day of the crime responded to police questioning.