Interrogation
Questioning
noun, verbal noun
When you inquire about a problem, you tend to do interrogation-style questioning to get to the bottom of it. Why is it like this? What happened? Is it bigger than a breadbox?
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
警察は関係者全員を尋問しました。
The police questioned everyone who was involved.
証人尋問の際、証人は常に真実を述べなければならない。
During the questioning of a witness, the witness must always tell the truth.
弁護人は証人に対して反対尋問を行った。
The defense attorney conducted a cross-examination of the witness.
反対尋問の際、弁護士は証人に対して誘導尋問を行い、証言を有利に導きました。
During the cross-examination, the lawyer conducted leading questions to the witness and steered the testimony to their advantage.