illuminate

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 照 has 13 strokes and appears in words for illumination and checking information.
• Basic usage: 照会 is read しょうかい, and 照合 is read しょうごう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Making an inquiry and cross-checking
  • 注文の状況を店に照会した means asking the store about the status of an order.
  • 申込書の番号を名簿と照合した means checking an application number against a roster.