Japanese

きゅうめい
Meaning: investigation; clarification
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

究
明

Example sentences

The cause of the accident is currently being investigated.
警察は事件の真相を究明しようとしている。
The police are trying to investigate the truth of the incident.
政府は事故の真相を究明するため、現地に調査団を派遣した。
The government dispatched an investigation team to the site to determine the truth of the accident.

Usage Notes

Used when searching for the truth, facts, or cause of something in a thorough manner.

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