Translation guide
The act or process of digging, especially in archaeology, construction, or mining. Japanese distinguishes between archaeological digs, construction digging, and mining excavation.
Referring to a systematic dig to uncover historical artifacts or remains.
The standard term for archaeological excavation. Can also be used metaphorically for discovering hidden talent.
The excavation of the ruins has begun.
The excavation survey will continue until next month.
Specifically refers to the physical work of excavation at a site.
The excavation work was carried out carefully.
Referring to digging a hole or trench for building foundations, pipelines, etc.
The technical term for excavation in construction, civil engineering, and mining. Implies mechanical digging.
Excavation work for the foundation is being carried out.
The general verb 'to dig'. Can be used for construction but is less formal than 掘削.
Referring to digging for minerals, ores, or resources.
Referring to the hole, pit, or site resulting from excavation.
発掘 (はっくつ) is for archaeology and discovering hidden things. 掘削 (くっさく) is for construction and engineering digging. 採掘 (さいくつ) is for mining resources. Using the wrong term can sound unnatural.
to excavate ruins (sounds like construction work, use 発掘)
発掘 implies discovering something valuable or historical. For digging a hole for a building, use 掘削 or simply 掘る.
Large machinery is used for tunnel excavation.
They dug under the road and buried the pipe.
石炭の掘削が続けられている。
Coal excavation is continuing.
Refers to an archaeological excavation site.
Many earthenware pieces were found at the excavation site.