JLPT N4 Elementary
調べる
To look up, investigate, or check
Readings
Other forms
調べます polite form
調べて te-form
調べた plain past
調べられる potential/passive
Verb (Ichidan / ru-verb)
To look up / investigate / check
Refers to the process of inquiring, consulting references, or examining details to clarify facts or gain knowledge.
Example
分からない 言葉 を 辞書 で 調べました 。
I looked up a word I didn't know in the dictionary.
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