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究明

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 究明

ゅうめい
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #27521
1

investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into

Examples
われわれの宇宙はまだ生まれて間もないが、理論家たちはその最後の姿を究明することにやっきになっている。
Although our universe is still young, theorists are busy exploring its ultimate fate.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 368
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

research
study

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きわ.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きゅ
8 strokes
Frequency: 67
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

bright
light

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
ミン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.かり
あか.るい
あか.るむ
あか.らむ
あき.らか
あ.ける
-あ.け
あ.く
あ.くる
あ.かす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
あけ
あす
きら
さや
さやか
とし
はる
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