English–Japanese
“preliminary research” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitashirabe
Example
旅行の前に下調べをします。ryo kō no mae ni shita shira be o shi ma su
I do preliminary research before a trip.
How to say “preliminary research” in Japanese
“Preliminary research” in Japanese is 下調べ (shitashirabe).
Describes gathering useful information in advance so that a planned activity can proceed with fewer surprises.
Example sentences with 下調べ
新しい仕事を始める前に、業界の下調べをしました。atara shi i shi goto o haji me ru mae ni gyō kai no shita shira be o shi ma shi ta
I did preliminary research on the industry before starting my new job.
Tips for using 下調べ
- 下調べ (shitashirabe) is used for practical preparation, while research for a formal study is more often described with terms such as 予備調査 (yobichōsa).