発掘
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Noun meaning the act of digging up or uncovering something buried, such as archaeological artifacts or remains. Used in contexts like 『発掘調査』 (hakkutsu chousa, 'excavation survey').
Theme
At an archaeological site, User is a student intern discussing excavation plans with the lead archaeologist, Dr. Tanaka.
発掘
はっくつ
excavation, exhumation
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine archaeologists digging up ancient treasures — they 'hakkutsu' (発掘) the past! 'Hak-kutsu' sounds like 'hack' and 'cut' — you hack and cut through earth to excavate.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『発掘』 (hakkutsu) is often used in archaeology and history to describe uncovering artifacts from sites like 『古墳』 (kofun, 'ancient tombs'). It's a key term in cultural preservation efforts.
Forms
Base: 発掘Noun meaning the act of digging up or uncovering something buried, such as archaeological artifacts or remains. Used in contexts like 『発掘調査』 (hakkutsu chousa, 'excavation survey').