模索
もさく
mosaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
模索 (もさく (mosaku)) means "to grope (for)". The reading is もさく (mosaku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to grope (for)
Also : to search · to fumble around (for)
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Example Sentences
研究チームは新しい治療法を模索しながら、患者の経過を追った。
けんきゅうちーむはあたらしいちりょうほうをもさくしながら、かんじゃのけいかをおった。
The research team tracked patients' progress while searching for new treatments.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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