Translation guide
The English word 'detecting' refers to discovering or noticing something, often something hidden, subtle, or not obvious. In Japanese, the most natural way to express this depends on what is being detected and the context.
To find or become aware of something that is not immediately obvious, such as a problem, a feeling, or a hidden object.
Used for detecting something through technical means, such as sensors, tests, or analysis. Common in scientific, medical, and engineering contexts.
この装置はガス漏れを検出します。
This device detects gas leaks.
General verb for finding or discovering something. Can be used for detecting in everyday situations, especially when you actively look for something.
バグを見つけた。
I detected a bug.
To sense or detect through senses or sensors. Often used for detecting physical phenomena like temperature, motion, or presence.
センサーが動きを感知した。
The sensor detected movement.
To sense or detect something intuitively, often used for detecting someone's feelings, intentions, or a subtle change.
彼は危険を察知した。
He detected danger.
To discover or find something significant. More formal than 見つける, often used in news or reports.
研究者が新種のウイルスを発見した。
Researchers detected a new virus.
To become aware of a small change, difference, or something that has appeared.
To notice or realize something. Very common for detecting changes, mistakes, or subtle signs in daily life.
彼の声の変化に気づいた。
I detected a change in his voice.
To recognize or acknowledge the presence of something. Often used in formal contexts like medical or legal settings.
To uncover or find evidence of illegal activity or misconduct.
To see through a deception or detect a lie. Implies uncovering something someone tried to hide.
警察は彼の嘘を見破った。
The police detected his lie.
To expose or uncover illegal activity, often used in law enforcement or journalism.
脱税が摘発された。
Tax evasion was detected.
検出する is for technical detection (e.g., by machines), 感知する is for sensing through sensors or physical senses, and 察知する is for intuitive or subtle detection, often of non-physical things like danger or emotions.
機械が異常を検出する。
The machine detects abnormalities.
センサーが熱を感知する。
The sensor detects heat.
彼は嘘を察知した。
He detected a lie.
English 'detect' is often translated as 検出する, but this is too technical for everyday situations. Use 見つける or 気づく for general detection.
English 'detect' is often translated as 検出する, but this is too technical for everyday situations. Use 見つける or 気づく for general detection.
医師は症状を認めた。
The doctor detected symptoms.