Translation guide
The study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.
Referring to the scientific study of ancient cultures through material remains.
The standard term for archaeology as an academic discipline. Used in formal and everyday contexts.
彼は大学で考古学を専攻している。
He is majoring in archaeology at university.
考古学の研究には忍耐が必要だ。
Archaeological research requires patience.
Referring to a place where archaeological work is being done, or the activity of digging.
Refers to an archaeological site or ruins. Often used when talking about visiting or excavating such places.
この遺跡は紀元前3000年のものだ。
This archaeological site dates back to 3000 BC.
Means 'excavation' and can refer to archaeological digs. Often used as a noun or verb (発掘する).
Referring to a person who studies or practices archaeology.
The standard term for an archaeologist.
彼女は有名な考古学者だ。
She is a famous archaeologist.
Referring to objects discovered through archaeology.
Refers to excavated artifacts or relics. Commonly used in museum contexts.
博物館で古代の出土品を見た。
I saw ancient artifacts at the museum.
A more general term for relics or remains from the past, often used in archaeological contexts.
In casual English, 'archaeology' might be used loosely to refer to anything old or digging up the past. In Japanese, stick to specific terms like 考古学 for the science, 遺跡 for sites, and 発掘 for the act of digging.
その遺跡の発掘は来年始まる。
The excavation of the site will begin next year.
Specifically means 'excavation site' or 'dig site'.
発掘現場から古代の壺が見つかった。
An ancient pot was found at the excavation site.
This artifact is from the Jomon period.