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.
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.
I detected a bug.
To sense or detect through senses or sensors. Often used for detecting physical phenomena like temperature, motion, or presence.
The sensor detected movement.
To sense or detect something intuitively, often used for detecting someone's feelings, intentions, or a subtle change.
He detected danger.
To discover or find something significant. More formal than 見つける, often used in news or reports.
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.
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.
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.
The machine detects abnormalities.
The sensor detects heat.
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.
医師は症状を認めた。
The doctor detected symptoms.