Quick answer
捜 is the kanji for "Search". A common reading is さが.す (sagasu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Search
Also : Locate · Look For
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 捜 represents 'SEARCH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of search.
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with search. Kun-reading: さが.す.
Example Sentences
迷子の犬を捜すために、ビラを配りました。
まいごのいぬをさがすために、びらをくばりました。
In order to search for my lost dog, I distributed flyers.
財布を捜していたら、ソファの下から出てきました。
さいふをさがしていたら、そふぁのしたからでてきました。
While looking for my wallet, it came out from under the sofa.
Vocabulary using 捜
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