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探
Search, Look For
さが-す (saga-su), さぐ-る (sagu-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
探 is commonly used in everyday Japanese in words like 探す (to search), 探検 (exploration), and 探偵 (detective). Detective stories and anime often feature this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine using your HAND to SEARCH every corner of a room until you finally find your lost keys.
Readings
Onyomi: タン (tan)
Kunyomi: さが-す (saga-su), さぐ-る (sagu-ru)
Example Words
探す
さがす (sagasu)
To search for
探検
たんけん (tanken)
Exploration
探偵
たんてい (tantei)
Detective
探索
たんさく (tansaku)
Search, Exploration
Example Sentence
財布を 探しています。
さいふを さがしています。
saifu o sagashiteimasu
I am looking for my wallet.