Translation guide
The English verb 'locate' has several core meanings: to find the position of something, to be situated in a place, and to place or establish something in a location. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each use.
To discover or determine where something or someone is, often after searching.
The most common and versatile verb for 'find' or 'locate' something you were looking for. Used for physical objects, people, and abstract things.
I located my keys.
It was difficult to locate him.
Emphasizes the process of searching and successfully finding. 'Track down' or 'hunt out'.
The police located the suspect.
To pinpoint or determine something precisely after investigation, often used for causes, sources, or locations.
We located the source of the problem.
A more formal or technical phrase meaning 'confirm the location'. Used in navigation or logistics.
Please locate your current position using GPS.
To describe where something is located or can be found.
The standard pattern for stating where something is located. Use に for the location.
The library is located near the station.
The shop is located on the second floor.
A more formal verb meaning 'to be located', often used in written descriptions or official contexts.
Very formal, used for the location of organizations, offices, or in legal contexts.
To put or set up something in a particular place, often for a purpose.
To install or set up equipment, facilities, or systems in a location.
We located a new vending machine here.
General verb for 'put' or 'place'. Can be used for locating objects in a casual sense.
To arrange or deploy people or things in strategic positions.
The hotel is located on the coast.
The head office is located in Tokyo.
I located the desk by the window.
Security guards were located at the entrance.