身み元もと調ちょう査さMeaningsNoun1. identity or background check (often to see if someone is a burakumin) (Colloquial)Kanji used身one's body元origin調tone査inspectComposed of身み元もと(one's) identity; background; upbringing; birth (and parentage); (one's) characterNoun調ちょう査さinvestigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; surveyNoun