チェックする

• Reading: チェックする
• Romaji: chekku suru
• Pronunciation: /t͡ɕek.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To check; to verify; to inspect. To confirm or examine something.

A Group 3 (irregular) verb combining the English loanword チェック with する. Widely used in daily life, business, and technology contexts. Can mean to verify information, inspect quality, or tick off items on a list. More casual than 確認する (kakunin suru).

Examples

1. 出かける前にメールをチェックします。 I check my email before going out.
2. 答えが正しいかチェックしてください。 Please check whether the answer is correct.
3. スケジュールをチェックしてから連絡します。 I'll check my schedule and get back to you.

Usage Guide

Context: business, daily life, technology

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'check,' combined with the Japanese verb する (to do). The English word itself derives from Persian 'shah' (king) via chess terminology, where checking the king meant verifying a threat.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal