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What does 模索 (もさく, mosaku) mean?

模索 (もさく, mosaku) means groping for, searching for a solution.

Quick facts
Readingもさく
Romajimosaku
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
もさく
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmosaku

groping for, searching for a solution

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.)

Example sentences

  • He continued to search for his own way of life.

  • The government is exploring new measures.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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