Japanese

いせき
Meaning: ruins; archaeological site
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

遺
跡

Example sentences

He is investigating ancient ruins in Egypt.
その古い遺跡には、巨大な石のゴーレムが立っていた。
A giant stone golem stood in that old ruin.
この遺跡からは、数多くの土器が発掘された。
Many pieces of pottery were excavated from these ruins.
考古学者が古代の遺跡を復元した。
Archaeologists restored the ancient ruins.
その古代の遺跡は長い間、砂に埋没していた
The ancient ruins were buried in sand for a long time.
弥生時代の土器が、この遺跡から発見されました
Pottery from the Yayoi period was discovered at this archeological site.
考古学者がエジプトで古代の遺跡を大発見した。
Archaeologists made a great discovery of ancient ruins in Egypt.
この遺跡は、縄文時代中期のものだと考えられています。
These ruins are thought to date back to the middle of the Jomon period.
シリアは歴史的な遺跡が多く残っている国だ。
Syria is a country where many historical ruins remain.
この遺跡からは、多くの土器が出土した。
Many earthenware vessels were excavated from this ruin.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical remains of human activity from the past, such as buildings or structures.

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