noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
inspection; check; examination
The act of stopping or examining people, vehicles, belongings, etc.; often used with する for police or security checking.
警察は通行車両を検問した。
The police checked the passing vehicles.
After the incident, strict inspections were carried out on nearby roads.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
checkpoint; security screening; police inspection
Refers to a checkpoint or screening operation itself, especially one run by police, border officials, military, or security staff.
国境の検問でパスポートを提示した。
I showed my passport at the border checkpoint.
駅の入口に検問が設けられた。
A security checkpoint was set up at the station entrance.