探る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 探る
1
to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for
Examples
遠まわしに彼の意見を探った。
I sounded him out about his views.
2
to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out
3
to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
Kanji in this Word
探
11 strokes
Frequency: 930
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
grope
search
look for
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さぐ.る
さが.す
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