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“invention” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihatsumei

Example

彼の発明は生活を変えました。kare no hatsu mei wa sei katsu o ka e ma shi ta

His invention changed our lives.

Illustration for 発明 (invention)

How to say “invention” in Japanese

“Invention” in Japanese is 発明 (hatsumei).

Centers on creating something new that did not previously exist, especially a useful object or method.

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

Example sentences with 発明

科学者たちは新しい発明を展示会で紹介しました。ka gaku sha ta chi wa atara shi i hatsu mei o ten ji kai de shō kai shi ma shi ta

Scientists introduced a new invention at an exhibition.

Tips for using 発明

  • The familiar proverb "Necessity is the mother of invention" links invention with solving a practical need.

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