Vocabulary

What does 探す (さがす, sagasu) mean?

探す (さがす, sagasu) means to search, to look for.

Quick facts
Readingさがす
Romajisagasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
さがす
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsagasu

to search, to look for

GenkiGenki 15
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to search for; to look for; to hunt for
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

Example sentences

  • I searched for my lost key for an hour.

  • I'm currently looking for a new apartment.

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