English–Japanese

“questioning” in Japanese

Japanese

Also尋問 (jinmon)

Pronunciation

Romajitsuikyū

Example

市長への追及が強まります。shi chō e no tsui kyū ga tsuyo ma ri ma su

The questioning of the mayor grows more intense.

Illustration for 追及 (questioning)

How to say “questioning” in Japanese

“Questioning” in Japanese is 追及 (tsuikyū).

Refers to pressing someone for answers by following an issue closely until the truth or responsibility becomes clear.

Full entry for 追及: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 追及

委員会では責任の所在をめぐる追及が続いています。i in kai de wa seki nin no sho zai o me gu ru tsui kyū ga tsuzu i te i ma su

The committee continues to press for answers about who is responsible.

Tips for using 追及

  • The word usually carries more pressure than a neutral inquiry, so it commonly appears when a person or organization is expected to explain a problem.

Other Japanese words for “questioning”

弁護士は証人を尋問しました。ben go shi wa shō nin o jin mon shi ma shi ta

The lawyer questioned the witness.

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