Translation guide
The act of finding out or confirming something with certainty. In Japanese, this is usually expressed through verbs and phrases rather than a single noun.
To make sure of a fact, check the truth, or verify something.
To learn something previously unknown, often through investigation or inquiry.
To decide or settle something after consideration or calculation.
To judge or determine based on available information. Common in decision-making contexts.
状況を判断して行動してください。
Please act after ascertaining the situation.
The English noun 'ascertainment' rarely translates directly to a single Japanese noun. Instead, use verb phrases like 確認する, 確かめる, or 突き止める depending on context.
In many cases, 'ascertainment' can be expressed as ～かどうか確かめる (to ascertain whether or not ~) or ～を確認する (to confirm ~).
The most common and versatile noun/verb for confirmation or verification. Used in everyday and formal contexts.
事実の確認が必要です。
Ascertainment of the facts is necessary.
確認のため、もう一度お電話します。
I will call again for ascertainment.
Verb meaning 'to ascertain' or 'to make sure'. More active and personal than 確認.
彼が無事かどうか確かめたい。
I want to ascertain whether he is safe.
Refers to corroboration or supporting evidence. Often used in formal or investigative contexts.
その主張の裏付けを取る必要がある。
We need to obtain ascertainment of that claim.
Verification through examination or testing. Common in technical, scientific, or legal contexts.
仮説の検証を行った。
We carried out ascertainment of the hypothesis.
To ascertain by tracking down or pinning down facts, often after effort. Implies determination.
原因を突き止めるのに時間がかかった。
It took time to ascertain the cause.
To make clear or bring to light. Used when revealing or clarifying something.
真実を明らかにする必要がある。
We need to ascertain the truth.
Thorough investigation to get to the bottom of something. Formal and often used in academic or official contexts.
事故原因の究明が急がれる。
Ascertainment of the cause of the accident is urgently needed.
Identification or specification. Used when pinpointing something specific.
問題の特定が先決だ。
Ascertainment of the problem is the first priority.