NichiDict

下調べ

N1
したしらべ
[shitashirabe]
Illustration for 下調べ

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead

Examples

プロジェクトのために下調べを行った。

Conducted preliminary research for the project.

旅行前に下調べをしっかりしておく。

I'll do thorough preliminary research before the trip.

下調べをきちんとすることが大事だ。

It's important to do thorough preliminary research.