尋じん問もん

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

questioning; interrogation; examination of a witness

Formal term for questioning, especially by authorities such as police, prosecutors, or in court. Often used in legal and news contexts.

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The lawyer is preparing for the examination of witnesses.

尋じん問もんUsage81%
Standard kanji spelling; the most common form in news and legal contexts.
訊じん問もんUsage19%
Variant kanji form; 訊 carries a nuance of detailed inquiry, but this spelling is less common than 尋問.

質しつ問もん
質問 is a general, everyday word for asking a question. 尋問 is a formal, often legal term for interrogation or cross-examination.
取とり調しらべ
取り調べ refers specifically to a police investigation or interrogation of a suspect. 尋問 is broader and can include courtroom examination of witnesses.

尋 (to inquire, search) + 問 (to ask, question). The compound has been used in formal and legal contexts since classical times.