JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
捜 — search
- Reading
- ソウ・シュ・シュウ・さが.す
- Meaning
- search; look for; locate
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
捜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・シュ・シュウ・さが.す and it means search; look for; locate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
捜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 捜査 (search), 捜索 (search) and 捜す (to search).
Japanese words containing 捜
Frequently asked questions
What does 捜 mean in Japanese?
捜 means search; look for; locate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 捜 read?
捜 is read ソウ・シュ・シュウ・さが.す. Reading it inside real words — 捜査 and 捜索 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 捜 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 捜 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 捜 in a word?
A common word containing 捜 is 捜査 (そうさ) — "search". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 捜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 捜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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