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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #453 · Pre-Intermediate L2
探
grope, look for, search
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Readings
- On’yomi
- タン
- Kun’yomi
- さが・す、さぐ・る
Example words
探してみます
さがしてみます
I'll try to look.
探
さが・す
grope
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "grope" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "grope" (探) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
探す (さがす) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 探す (さがす) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: さが・す、さぐ・る — often used in native Japanese words (like 探す). On'yomi: タン — common in compound words (熟語).