詰問

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 詰問, read きつもん, denotes pressing someone aggressively for reasons or accountability.
• Basic usage: It describes sharply demanding an explanation for coming home late and advises hearing the facts before doing so.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Pressing someone for answers
  • It is more confrontational than an ordinary question and should not be treated as neutral fact-finding.