探


This kanji means search for, grope for, or look for.

on readings:
  • tan
kun readings:
  • saga
examples:
粗探し arasagashi nit-picking
探し回る sagashimawaru look around for
探り出す saguridasu sniff out (a secret)
探知 tanchi detection
探究 tankyū research, investigation

links:
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Last ∆ on 6 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.