探
さぐ.る
saguru
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
探 is the kanji for "Grope / Search / Look For". A common reading is さぐ.る (saguru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Grope / Search / Look For
Also : Grope · Search · Look For
Readings
kunさぐ.る/ sagurukunさが.す/ sagasuonたん/ tan
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 探 represents 'GROPE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of grope.
Reading ·
On-reading: たん — remember this sound by associating it with grope. Kun-reading: さぐ.る.
Example Sentences
仕事を探しています。
しごとをさがしています。
I'm looking for work.
なくし物を探しています。
なくしものをさがしています。
I'm looking for lost items.
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