This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

探る

Reading

Kana: さぐる
Romaji: saguru
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Definitions

v5r
vt
1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for

2

to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out

3

to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

Kanji

Readings: タン、 さぐ.る、 さが.す
Meanings: grope, search, look for

Example Sentences

(とお)まわしに(かれ)意見(いけん)(さぐ)った。
➥I sounded him out about his views.
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(わたし)はポケットを(さぐ)って財布(さいふ)(さが)した。
➥I searched my pockets for the wallet.
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我々(われわれ)支出(ししゅつ)削減(さくげん)するあらゆる可能(かのう)方法(ほうほう)(さぐ)った。
➥We explored all possible ways of cutting expenditures.
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真相(しんそう)井戸(いど)(そこ)にあり(さぐ)りにくい。
➥Truth is difficult to find at the bottom of a well.
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彼女(かのじょ)はキーを(さが)してポケットをさぐった。
➥She searched her pockets for the key.
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(わたし)正直(しょうじき)(はな)しているか(たし)かめようと(かれ)()(わたし)表情(ひょうじょう)(さぐ)った。
➥His eyes searched my face to see if I was talking straight.
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