English–Japanese

“exploration” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitanken

Example

子どもたちは森を探検しました。ko do mo ta chi wa mori o tan ken shi ma shi ta

The children explored the forest.

Illustration for 探検 (exploration)

How to say “exploration” in Japanese

“Exploration” in Japanese is 探検 (tanken).

Describes entering an unfamiliar place or area to discover and examine what is there.

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

Example sentences with 探検

山での探検には、案内役が必要です。yama de no tan ken ni wa an nai yaku ga hitsu yō de su

A guide is necessary for exploration in the mountains.

Tips for using 探検

  • In English, exploration applies not only to journeys through places but also to the study of ideas, technology, and other unfamiliar areas.

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