noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. inquiry, enquiry, hearing.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
査問 さもん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

investigate
 (5th, N2)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
moreover, also, furthermore
か.つ ショ ソ (9th, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
question, ask, problem
モン と.う とん (3rd, N4)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)