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捜
Search, Look For
さが.す
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese police investigations frequently use the word 捜査 (sōsa), meaning 'investigation.' News reports often mention police searching for suspects or missing persons using this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine a detective carefully searching every room for clues with a flashlight. That investigation helps you remember 捜 means 'to search.'
Readings
Onyomi: ソウ (sou)
Kunyomi: さが.す
Example Words
捜す
さがす (sagasu)
To search for
捜査
そうさ (sousa)
Investigation
捜索
そうさく (sousaku)
Search
家宅捜索
かたくそうさく (katakusousaku)
House search
Example Sentence
警察 が 行方不明 の 人 を 捜しています。
けいさつ が ゆくえふめい の ひと を さがしています。
keisatsu ga yukuefumei no hito o sagashiteimasu
The police are searching for the missing person.