下調べ
したしらべ
shitashirabe
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

下調べ (したしらべ (shitashirabe)) means "Preparation". It is read したしらべ (shitashirabe). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Preparation

Also : Prior research · Advance research · Preliminary investigation

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Example Sentences

下調べをしてから訪問した。

したしらべをしてからほうもんした。

I visited after doing preliminary research.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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