VocabJLPT N1
traces
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. traces
  2. 2. evidence
This noun refers to traces, signs, or evidence left behind indicating that something happened or someone was present. It is used in investigative, detective, or observational contexts when describing clues or marks that suggest past activity.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"There are signs of forced entry at the keyhole," said the building manager.

Sentence 2

I was told, "With no signs of a break-in, we suspect an inside cause."

Sentence 3

The security footage showed no signs of vandalism.

Sentence 4

"The access logs show activity concentrated in the middle of the night," the analyst reported.

Sentence 5

There are clear signs someone went through my desk drawer!