- to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to come across; to detect; to spot
- to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to find fault
- to be used to seeing; to be familiar withsee also
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to come across; to detect; to spot
- to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to find fault
- to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
This meaning is used when referring to the action of discovering or noticing something that one had not previously aware of, often used in contexts like spotting an error or finding something unexpected.
This meaning pertains to the action of locating something that has been lost or misplaced, as well as identifying faults in various situations or items.
This meaning refers to having become accustomed to something through repeated exposure or experience, often related to recognizing certain sights or situations without difficulty.
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To discover, to find something, often unexpectedly or by searching.
To search for something, usually implying an effort to find it.
Refers specifically to the act of discovering new information, places, or things.
To identify or distinguish between different things, often used in the context of analysis.
To encounter or come across something unexpectedly, often implying a chance meeting.
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I've got to find the cause quickly, get out of this slump and live up to Mr. Tanizaki's expectations.
In order to bring out your talents to the full you need to a profession more suited to you, to find a new work place.
It was I who found her. She'd lost consciousness so I carried her to the infirmary.
The thief has to be in here. I'm sure somewhere around is his stronghold so if we can just find that we've got him.
I always buy the English-language books I come across at bookstores. But since I never read them, all they do is pile up.