究明 Investigation

Meaning

Primary

Investigation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you do research to brighten a subject area, you're probably doing some kind of investigation that illuminates the unknown.

This word is usually found in academic and scientific contexts, and suggests a thorough investigation meant to ascertain or clarify something.

Reading

きゅうめい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You've seen those readings in other compounds, so hopefully you know how to read this one.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 究明を〜

  究明をする

  to conduct an investigation

  究明を目指す

  to strive to bring a matter to light

  究明を行う

  to carry out an investigation

• 〜究明

  原因究明

  investigation of the cause

  事実究明

  investigation of the facts

  メカニズム究明

  investigation of a mechanism

Context Sentences

自分の欠点を究明しました。

I investigated my shortcomings.

事故の原因を究明したいんです。

I want to get to the bottom of the cause of the accident.

アルミ電池の弱点を究明した。

I investigated the weaknesses of aluminum batteries.

Kanji Composition

1. 究

   きゅう Research
2. 明

   あ Bright