Japanese Word of the Day
探す
sa-GA-su • verb (transitive) — 6th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to search for; to look for
Examples
- 鍵を探しています。
(I'm looking for my keys.) - 新しい仕事を探さないといけない。
(I have to look for a new job.) - どこかいいカフェを探そう。
(Let's look for a good cafe somewhere.)
Synonyms
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探す is used when actively looking for something or someone (objects, places, jobs, ideas). Use を to mark what you're searching for (e.g., 鍵を探す). 捜す (same reading, different kanji) often appears when searching for a missing person or in police contexts; 調べる means to investigate or check and is used for checking information rather than physically looking around.
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