発掘 | Japanese meaning

発掘【はっくつ】

Frequency rank: 10,214. – 10,232.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

excavation; exhumation
discovery (e.g. new talent)

Forms

発掘【はっくつ】Frequency rank: 10,214. – 10,232.
はっくつ

Generated definitions (experimental)

excavation; exhumation

This meaning refers to the process of digging up or uncovering something, often related to archaeological sites or graveyards. It implies the physical act of removing earth or materials to reveal what is underneath.

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The excavation of the ruins has been ongoing for several months.

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The exhumation from the grave was carried out carefully.

discovery (e.g. new talent)

This meaning refers to finding or recognizing something new or previously hidden, often relating to talent, skills, or ideas. It involves a sense of revelation or bringing something to light that was not previously known.

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The discovery of her singing voice surprised many people.

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This event aims at discovering new talents.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to excavatearchaeological excavationdiscovery of new talentexcavation surveysite excavationtalent scoutingexcavation workexcavated artifactsdiscovery of treasuresexcavation site

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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1. だっ。

How many new sites were uncovered?

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