- (an) inquiry; a reference
照会する refer ((a matter to a person));ask [《文》 inquire of] ((a person about a matter))
- その件は照会中です
- We are waiting for an answer to our letter of inquiry.
- そのことについては事務所へ直接ご照会ください
- Please apply [refer] directly to the office for information about it.
- 照会した結果,彼は外遊中だと分かった
- On inquiry, I learned that he was abroad.
- その会社から彼について照会を受けている
- We have received inquiries about him from that firm.
- 照会先〔身元・信用などの〕a reference; 《英》 a referee
- 君の照会先はどちらですか
- Who are your references [referees]?
- 照会状a letter of inquiry