JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
探 — grope
- Reading
- タン・さぐ.る・さが.す
- Meaning
- grope; search; look for
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
探 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is タン・さぐ.る・さが.す and it means grope; search; look for. 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.
探 appears in everyday japanese words such as 探検 (exploration), 探る (to search) and 探す (to look for).
Japanese words containing 探
Frequently asked questions
What does 探 mean in Japanese?
探 means grope; search; look for in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 探 read?
探 is read タン・さぐ.る・さが.す. Reading it inside real words — 探検 and 探る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 探 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 探 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 探 in a word?
A common word containing 探 is 探検 (たんけん) — "exploration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 探 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 探 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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