Translation guide
The act of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar area, or the systematic examination of a subject or idea.
Traveling to unknown places to discover or learn about them.
The most common word for physical exploration, such as exploring a jungle, cave, or unknown territory. Often implies adventure.
They explored the depths of the Amazon.
As a child, I loved exploring the woods near my house.
Often used for systematic exploration, such as space or deep-sea exploration, or resource prospecting. More technical than 探検.
Exploration of Mars is progressing.
Exploration of seabed resources was conducted.
Literally 'adventure travel', used for journeys that involve exploration and risk. More about the adventurous aspect.
He set off on an exploration trip to Africa.
Studying or analyzing a topic, idea, or field in depth.
Implies a deep, often academic or intellectual pursuit of knowledge. Used for exploring ideas, philosophies, or scientific questions.
He devoted his life to the exploration of truth.
Similar to 探究, but often emphasizes the search or quest aspect. Can be used for both intellectual and practical pursuits.
Means investigation or survey. Used when exploration involves systematic data collection or research.
Pursuit, often used for chasing an ideal or goal. Can overlap with exploration when seeking something abstract.
Examining the body or a system using instruments.
General term for medical examination or testing. Used for exploratory procedures like endoscopy.
The doctor performed an exploration of the stomach with an endoscope.
Also used in technical contexts like oil exploration or space probes.
探検 (tanken) is for physical adventure and discovery, like exploring a cave. 探査 (tansa) is for systematic, often scientific exploration, like space or resource surveys. 探究 (tankyū) is for deep intellectual or academic inquiry, like exploring a philosophical question.
This paper is about the exploration of consciousness.
新しい治療法の探求が続いている。
The exploration of new treatments continues.
We went abroad for market exploration.
幸福の追求は人間の基本的な欲求だ。
The exploration of happiness is a basic human desire.
They checked the fetus's condition with ultrasound exploration.