English–Japanese

“detection” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikenshutsu

Example

カメラが動きを検出しました。ka me ra ga ugo ki o ken shutsu shi ma shi ta

The camera detected movement.

Illustration for 検出 (detection)

How to say “detection” in Japanese

“Detection” in Japanese is 検出 (kenshutsu).

Expresses the act of discovering a signal, event, or object by checking for its presence, rather than fully identifying or analyzing it.

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

Example sentences with 検出

新しい装置は微量の金属を検出できます。atara shi i sō chi wa bi ryō no kin zoku o ken shutsu de ki ma su

The new device can detect trace amounts of metal.

Tips for using 検出

  • In technical contexts, detection usually marks the point at which a device or process notices something, while later steps may determine its identity or cause.

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