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暗中模索

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 暗中模索

暗中摸索
んちゅうもさく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
四字熟語
Transitive
Freq #74861
1

groping in the dark; exploring new avenues without having any clues

Examples
現状の打開策を暗中模索している。
We are groping for a way out of the present situation.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1040
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

darkness
disappear
shade
informal
grow dark
be blinded

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
アン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.い
くら.む
くれ.る
4 strokes
Frequency: 11
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

in
inside
middle
mean
center

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なか
うち
あた.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あたる
かなえ
14 strokes
Frequency: 668
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

imitation
copy
mock

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
がみ
10 strokes
Frequency: 1127
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

cord
rope
searching
inquiring

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サク
13 strokes

Meanings

search
imitate
copy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モウ
バク
マク
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