Japanese

はんめい
Meaning: to become clear; to be established; to be identified
Part of Speech: Noun

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判
明

Example sentences

The suspect's identity has finally been established.
警察の調べで、彼の容疑はシロだと判明した。
The police investigation revealed that he was innocent.
SNSで拡散されたそのニュースは、結局デマだったことが判明した。
The news spread on SNS turned out to be a rumor after all.
高級ブランド品だと言われたが、鑑定の結果、紛い物だと判明した。
I was told it was a high-end brand item, but the appraisal revealed it was a fake.
その告発内容は、全くの嚮壁虚造であったことが判明した。
It was revealed that the details of that accusation were a total fabrication.

Usage Notes

Used when a fact or situation becomes clear through investigation or after some time has passed.

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