発見
はっけん
haken
nounVocabularyLevel 46 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

発見 (はっけん (haken)) means "finding". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

finding

Also : discovery · detection

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 発見 (はっけん) means 'discovery'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of discovery.

Example Sentences

科学者が新しい星を発見した。

かがくしゃがあたらしいほしをはっけんした。

A scientist discovered a new star.

考古学者が古代の遺跡を発見した。

こうこがくしゃがこだいのいせきをはっけんした。

An archaeologist discovered ancient ruins.

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