Kanji – search

The Japanese kanji can mean search, look for, locate.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: search, look for, locate
Kunyomi: さがす
Romaji: sou, shu, shuu, sagasu
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 592

How is read?

has the onyomi readings ソウ, シュ, シュウ and the kunyomi reading さがす.

In romaji, these readings can be written as sou, shu, shuu, sagasu.

Common Japanese Words Using

These common Japanese words contain . Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • (そうさ)search (esp. in criminal investigations), investigation, inquiry, enquiry
  • (そうさく)search (esp. for someone or something missing), manhunt
  • (とくそう)special investigation
  • (そうさかん)(police) investigator

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