Translation of Japanese word "見つける" to English
見つける
みつける
[mitsukeru]
IPA: /mitsɯkɛɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo locate To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
How to use
見つける (mitsukeru) — 'to find'. Group 2. 答えを見つける — find an answer. 新しいアパートを見つけた — found a new apartment.
🇬🇧 English
to find
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 見つける
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みつける
Romaji Transcription: mitsukeru
Example Sentences
彼は本を 見つけることができます。
かれはほんをみつけることができます。
He can find the book.
彼女は友達を 見つけることができませんでした。
かのじょはともだちをみつけることができませんでした。
She couldn't find her friend.
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- 答えを見つける— to find an answer
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Frequency rank: #327 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "見つける" mean?▼
The Japanese word "見つける" means "to find" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when searching for something.".
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