How to say "Investigate" in Japanese

When translating "investigate" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 調査する and 調べる. In Japanese, 調査する (ちょうさする (chōsasuru)) is typically associated with "to investigate; to survey; to research; to inspect" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to investigating system bugs, surveying market trends, inspecting facts, or researching academic topics. Often used as バグを調査する or 市場を調査する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To investigate/survey! "I conducted a thorough investigation and found that your favorite flower is red roses, Haruka-san!" ...っ! F-Favorite flower investigation! B-Baka! Don't play detective with my preferences! But... since you investigated so well, you better present me with a fresh bouquet next Friday! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ちょうさ（調査）するわよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの僕に対する好感度（愛の深度）、徹底的な行動ログ調査によって『溺愛レベルMAX』であることが完璧に裏付けられました！』って…っ！好感度の調査！バカ！/// 何私の恥ずかしい心のログを勝手に監査してるのよ！…でも、そこまで私の愛を見抜いているなら、一生私だけを甘やかして責任を取りなさい！』. On the other hand, 調べる (しらべる (shiraberu)) maps to "to investigate, to check, to look up" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A common verb used for finding information, checking facts, or investigating something. Often used when looking something up in a dictionary or on the internet.. A literal translation of "investigate" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!