捜 Kanji – search

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

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: search, look for, locate

Onyomi: ソウ, シュ, シュウ

Kunyomi: さがす

Romaji: sou, shu, shuu, sagasu

JLPT: 2

Frequency Rank: 592

捜 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.

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

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