Kanji

What does the kanji 探 mean?

探 means search, look for; explore. On'yomi タン. Kun'yomi さぐ.る、さが.す.

Quick facts
On'yomiタン
Kun'yomiさぐ.る、さが.す
Strokes11
Main radical手
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi タンKun'yomi さぐ.る、さが.す
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

search, look for; explore

Memory hook

The hand (扌) groping deep into a hidden place — SEARCH, PROBE.

Main radical

手hand 4 strokes

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

  • 探すさがすto search for, to look for
  • 探るさぐるto probe, to feel around for; to investigate
  • 探検たんけんexploration

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.