Japanese

げんば
Meaning: scene; site; actual spot
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: げんじょう

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Handwriting

現
場

Example sentences

The police investigated the scene of the incident in detail.
救急車が現場の近くで待機している。
The ambulance is on standby near the scene.
事故の知らせを聞いて、すぐに現場へ駆けつけた。
Upon hearing news of the accident, I immediately rushed to the scene.
事件を聞いて、彼は真っ先に現場へ駆けつけた。
Hearing about the incident, he rushed to the scene first of all.
刑事は殺しの現場に急行した。
The detective rushed to the scene of the murder.
準備は足りないが、現場に行けばなんとかなるだろう。
Preparation is insufficient, but things will probably work out once we get to the site.
現場から身元不明の遺体が発見された。
An unidentified body was found at the scene.
事故現場の地点を確認する。
Confirm the location of the accident scene.
一刻も早く現場に駆けつける必要がある。
It is necessary to rush to the scene as soon as possible.
記者は事件の現場で取材を行った。
The reporter conducted news coverage at the scene of the incident.

Usage Notes

Refers to the location where an event occurs or work is performed.

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