Japanese

かいめい
Meaning: clarification; solution; clarification of a mystery
Part of Speech: Noun

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解
明

Example sentences

Scientists solved a long-standing mystery.
宇宙にはまだ解明されていない謎がたくさんある。
There are still many mysteries in the universe that have not been solved.
宇宙にはまだ解明されていない謎の物質がたくさん存在している。
There are many mysterious substances in the universe that have not yet been explained.
この宇宙の法則を解明するのは非常に困難だ。
Elucidating the laws of this universe is extremely difficult.
ベテランの刑事が、事件の真相を解明した。
The veteran detective uncovered the truth of the case.
宇宙には未だ解明されていない不可思議な現象が数多く存在する。
There are many mysterious phenomena in the universe that have yet to be explained.
自然界には、まだ人間が解明できていない多くの謎が隠されている。
In the natural world, many mysteries that humans have yet to solve are hidden.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of investigating and clarifying something that was previously unknown or unclear, such as a mystery, cause, or truth.

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