🇯🇵 How to say

“to find” in Japanese

見つけるみつける
Illustration of "to find" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person is looking through a messy drawer, pushing aside pens and old receipts. Their face lights up with a smile as th…

Usage note

見つける is used when you discover something you were looking for or something unexpected. It's a common and neutral verb for everyday situations, like finding your phone or spotting a good cafe.

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