noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
excavation; digging up; exhumation
Physical act of digging something out of the ground, especially in archaeology or construction. Also used for exhuming remains.
遺跡の発掘調査が行われた。
An excavation survey of the ruins was conducted.
工事中に古い土
Old pottery was unearthed during construction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
discovery; finding; unearthing (talent, fact)
Figurative use: discovering hidden talent, unknown facts, or forgotten records. Often used in media and business contexts.
彼は新人発掘に力を入れている。
He puts effort into discovering new talent.
古い資料から新事実が発掘された。
New facts were unearthed from old documents.