English–Japanese

“archaeological site” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiseki

Example

この遺跡はとても有名です。ko no i seki wa to te mo yū mei de su

This archaeological site is very famous.

Illustration for 遺跡 (archaeological site)

How to say “archaeological site” in Japanese

“Archaeological site” in Japanese is 遺跡 (iseki).

Describes a place that preserves evidence of how people lived or worked in an earlier time.

Full entry for 遺跡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 遺跡

この町には古い遺跡がいくつも残っています。ko no machi ni wa furu i i seki ga i ku tsu mo noko tte i ma su

Several ancient archaeological sites remain in this town.

Tips for using 遺跡

  • 遺跡 (iseki) can name a site even when little is visible above ground, because archaeological evidence may remain underground.

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