調べる vs 検索する
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 調べる
Listen to 検索する
| 調べる | 検索する |
|---|---|
shi-RA-be-ru verb | けんさくする verb |
| to investigate, check, or look up information | to search for information, to query |
How they differ
検索する specifically means using a search system, database, or website to find information. 調べる is broader and can include manual checking, reading, asking, or investigating without using a search tool.
When to use each
When to use 調べる: Use 調べる when the action may involve looking through sources, checking facts, or investigating in a broad sense.
When to use 検索する: Use 検索する when you are finding information through a search engine, website, app, or database.
Side-by-side examples
- 漢字の読み方を調べる。
(To look up how to read a kanji.) - インターネットで漢字の読み方を検索する。
(To search the internet for how to read a kanji.)
Register & nuance: 検索する is neutral and modern, and it is especially common in digital and technical contexts, while 調べる is more general.