JLPT N3
探偵
探偵 is the Japanese word for a detective or private investigation. It’s often associated with mystery novels and private eyes.
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Other forms
探偵する to do detective work
1 Noun
Detective / Investigator
A person whose job is to investigate crimes or find information, such as a private investigator or a sleuth in a story.
2 Noun, Suru Verb
Detective Work / Investigation
The act of investigating or gathering information privately. When combined with する (suru), it becomes the verb “to investigate.”
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