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.
The most common and versatile noun/verb for confirmation or verification. Used in everyday and formal contexts.
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.
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 ~).
事実の確認が必要です。
Ascertainment of the facts is necessary.
I will call again for ascertainment.
Verb meaning 'to ascertain' or 'to make sure'. More active and personal than 確認.
I want to ascertain whether he is safe.
Refers to corroboration or supporting evidence. Often used in formal or investigative contexts.
We need to obtain ascertainment of that claim.
Verification through examination or testing. Common in technical, scientific, or legal contexts.
We carried out ascertainment of the hypothesis.
To ascertain by tracking down or pinning down facts, often after effort. Implies determination.
It took time to ascertain the cause.
To make clear or bring to light. Used when revealing or clarifying something.
We need to ascertain the truth.
Thorough investigation to get to the bottom of something. Formal and often used in academic or official contexts.
Ascertainment of the cause of the accident is urgently needed.
Please act after ascertaining the situation.
Identification or specification. Used when pinpointing something specific.
Ascertainment of the problem is the first priority.