Meaning and Usage
"検討" (けんとう) means to carefully consider, examine, or investigate something. It is often used in business or formal contexts when discussing plans, proposals, or ideas that require thoughtful review.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "検討" used when talking about reviewing plans, proposals, or options before making a decision. It implies a thorough and deliberate process rather than a quick glance.
Collocations and Patterns
- "検討する": to consider or examine something.
- "検討中": currently under consideration.
- "検討結果": the result of the examination or consideration.
Register and Politeness
"検討" is a formal noun often used in business or official settings. It is polite and neutral, suitable for emails, meetings, and reports.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "検討" with casual words for "think" like "考える". Remember, "検討" implies a more formal, systematic review rather than just thinking casually.