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.
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 learn something previously unknown, often through investigation or inquiry.
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.
To decide or settle something after consideration or calculation.
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 ~).
事故原因の究明が急がれる。
Ascertainment of the cause of the accident is urgently needed.
問題の特定が先決だ。
Ascertainment of the problem is the first priority.