捜: the kanji for search
捜 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means search. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
捜 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
捜 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 捜査そうさ · sōsa | criminal investigation |
| 捜索そうさく · sōsaku | search (for a missing person) |
さがす (sagasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 捜すさがす · sagasu | to search for (something lost) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 警察が事件を捜査している。Keisatsu ga jiken o sōsa shite iru.The police are investigating the case.
- 山で行方不明者の捜索が続いている。Yama de yukue fumeisha no sōsaku ga tsuzuite iru.The search for the missing person continues in the mountains.
- いなくなった犬を家族で捜した。Inaku natta inu o kazoku de sagashita.My family searched for our lost dog.
- 落とした鍵をみんなで捜した。Otoshita kagi o minna de sagashita.Everyone looked for the key I had dropped.
- 警察は犯人を捜している。Keisatsu wa hannin o sagashite iru.The police are looking for the culprit.
Questions about 捜
How many strokes does 捜 have?
捜 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 捜?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). The kun readings are sagasu (さがす).
What JLPT level is 捜?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 捜
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.