English–Japanese
“find” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimitsukeru
Example
駅で友達を見つけました。eki de tomo dachi o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found my friend at the station.
How to say “find” in Japanese
“Find” in Japanese is 見つける (mitsukeru).
Centers on bringing something previously out of sight or unknown into awareness or reach.
Example sentences with 見つける
机の下でえんぴつを見つけます。tsukue no moto de e n pi tsu o mi tsu ke ma su
I find a pencil under the desk.
自分に合う勉強法を見つけてください。ji bun ni a u ben kyō hō o mi tsu ke te ku da sa i
Please find a study method that suits you.
Tips for using 見つける
- A speaker can use this verb when reporting a useful discovery, such as finding a good restaurant or finding a solution to a problem.