B1 Collocation Formal

観察を行う

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Conduct observations.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to describe the act of systematically watching and recording data or phenomena in a professional or academic setting.

  • Means: To perform a systematic observation of a subject or event.
  • Used in: Scientific reports, business analysis, and academic research papers.
  • Don't confuse: {見|み}る (casual looking) with {観察|かんさつ}する (scientific observation).
Magnifying glass + Clipboard + Professional focus = {観察|かんさつ}を{行|おこな}う

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to watch something carefully for a report. It is very formal and used in science or work. You use it when you need to write down what you see.
When you need to study something in a serious way, you use this phrase. It is not for watching TV or friends. It is for school or work projects where you collect data.
This collocation is used to describe the systematic process of watching and recording phenomena. It is common in academic and business contexts. It implies that the observer is being objective and methodical, rather than just looking at something casually.
The phrase '{観察|かんさつ}を{行|おこな}う' is a formal collocation used to denote the act of conducting a systematic observation. It is frequently employed in technical, scientific, or professional reports to emphasize the rigor of the data collection process. Unlike casual observation, this implies a structured approach to gathering information.
This phrase serves as a formal, analytical construct within the Japanese language, specifically designed to denote the methodical observation of phenomena. It is a staple of academic and professional discourse, signaling a shift from subjective perception to objective, empirical inquiry. Its usage is strictly confined to registers where precision and documentation are paramount.
The collocation '{観察|かんさつ}を{行|おこな}う' functions as a linguistic marker of professional and scientific register. It effectively separates the act of 'looking' from the cognitive and procedural act of 'observing' within a research framework. By utilizing the verb 'okonau,' the speaker frames the observation as a deliberate, executed task, thereby aligning with the Japanese preference for explicit, formal procedural language in institutional settings.

Significado

To systematically watch and record phenomena.

🌍

Contexto cultural

In Japanese universities, formal language is strictly required in reports.

🎯

Context is Key

Only use this in formal writing.

Significado

To systematically watch and record phenomena.

🎯

Context is Key

Only use this in formal writing.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

研究チームは新しいデータについて観察を____。

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 行う

In formal research, 'okonau' is the correct verb for 'conducting' an observation.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

Only if you are writing a formal report.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

調査を行う

similar

To conduct an investigation

Onde usar

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Lab Report

Student: 今回の実験で観察を行う予定です。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a scientist with a clipboard (Kansatsu) doing a job (Okonau).

Visual Association

A person in a white lab coat standing in a forest with a clipboard, carefully noting down the behavior of a rare bird.

Story

Dr. Sato needed to finish his report. He went to the lab. He performed an observation of the cells. He wrote it all down.

Word Web

{観察|かんさつ}{実験|じっけん}{調査|ちょうさ}{記録|きろく}{分析|ぶんせき}{データ|}

Desafio

Write three sentences about a project you are working on using this phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Realizar una observación

Spanish uses 'realizar' while Japanese uses 'okonau'.

French high

Effectuer une observation

French uses 'effectuer' for formal tasks.

German high

Eine Beobachtung durchführen

German syntax places the verb at the end.

Japanese self

観察を行う

N/A

Arabic high

إجراء ملاحظة

Arabic is a Semitic language with different root structures.

Chinese high

进行观察

Chinese uses simplified characters.

Korean high

관찰을 수행하다

Korean uses Hangul script.

Portuguese high

Realizar uma observação

Slightly different pronunciation.

Easily Confused

観察を行う vs 見る

Learners use 'miru' for everything.

Use 'miru' for casual, 'kansatsu' for scientific.

Perguntas frequentes (1)

Only if you are writing a formal report.

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