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.

Illustration for 見つける (find)

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.

Full entry for 見つける: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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