No. 680 in Japanese
取材
Gathering information or news.
In a sentence
彼は雑誌のために専門家への取材を行った。
He conducted interviews with experts for the magazine.
Here, 取材 refers to the act of collecting information through interviews or research, particularly used in journalism.
その事件についての詳しい取材が必要です。
Detailed investigation regarding that incident is necessary.
In this context, 取材 conveys the need for collecting information or conducting a thorough investigation.
テレビ局が彼の経験を取材した。
A television station covered his experience.
Here, 取材 refers to the act of gathering or covering information or a story for media purposes.
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