noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. cross-examination, close questioning, demanding an explanation.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
詰問 きつもん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

packed, close, pressed
つ.める づめ キツ (Early Jr. High, N2)
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
good luck, joy, congratulations
よし キチ キツ (Late Jr. High, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (5th, N1)
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)