捜
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On readingそう10 strokesN3
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- そう
- Kun reading
- さがす
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: 捜 has 10 strokes, the on-reading そう, and the kun-reading さがす. 捜す (さがす) and 捜索 (そうさく) concern searching for people or objects.
- Basic usage: 捜す is a verb for searching for something such as stolen property or a missing person; 捜索 names the search activity.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- What is searched for and preparation for a search
- 盗まれた絵を町中で捜した means searched the entire town for a stolen painting. 遭難者を捜している describes an ongoing search for a person in distress.
- 行方不明の子どもを捜索しました means searched for a missing child. 夜間の捜索に備えて states the purpose of preparing flashlights and maps for a nighttime search.