N2
ほりおこす (horiokosu)
掘り起こす
to dig up, to unearth, to bring to light
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can be used literally for digging something buried out of the ground, or figuratively for uncovering forgotten facts, memories, or problems. (例: 埋蔵金を掘り起こす, 昔の記憶を掘り起こす)
📝 Example Sentences
考古学者が古代の遺跡から壺を掘り起こした。
The archaeologist dug up a pot from the ancient ruins.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "掘り起こす"!
昔の写真を_______て、アルバムを作った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 忘れかけていた記憶や古いものなどを探し出すという意味で「掘り起こす」を使います。
English: 「掘り起こす」 (horiokosu) is used to mean digging out forgotten memories or old items.
English: 「掘り起こす」 (horiokosu) is used to mean digging out forgotten memories or old items.
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