探す

さがす

To search for, to look for, to seek

N4verb·sagasu

How to remember it

さがす: imagine searching through grass for a lost 'su' key.

Example sentences

  • 鍵を探しています。

    かぎをさがしています。

    I'm looking for the key.

  • 仕事を探しています。

    しごとをさがしています。

    I'm searching for a job.

Usage

Transitive godan verb; takes を. 探す = seek to find; 捜す = investigate.

Related words

見つける捜す探検

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