English–Japanese
“interrogate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitorishiraberu
Example
警察は容疑者を取り調べます。kei satsu wa yō gi sha o to ri shira be ma su
The police interrogate the suspect.
How to say “interrogate” in Japanese
“Interrogate” in Japanese is 取り調べる (torishiraberu).
It focuses on pressing someone for information in a careful and sustained search for the truth.
Example sentences with 取り調べる
警察は取り調べる前に、容疑者へ黙秘権を説明します。kei satsu wa to ri shira be ru mae ni yō gi sha e moku hi ken o setsu mei shi ma su
Before interrogating the suspect, the police explain the right to remain silent.
Tips for using 取り調べる
- In Japanese crime news, 取り調べる (torishiraberu) commonly describes formal questioning by police, giving it a more serious tone than simply asking someone a question.