Lingaku探る【さぐる】
Frequency rank: 1,942. – 1,944.
- to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for
- to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out
- to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 探る【さぐる】Frequency rank: 1,942. – 1,944.
- さぐるFrequency rank: 21,180. – 21,304.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for
- to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out
- to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
This meaning is used when someone is physically trying to locate something by touch or is trying to find something in a disorganized manner.
This meaning indicates a more metaphorical use, where someone is trying to uncover information or gather details about a subject or situation, often in a discreet manner.
This usage refers to the act of discovering new places or experiencing the beauty of nature. It conveys a sense of adventure and appreciation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
さぐる探るをするto search forじょうほう情報をさぐる探るto seek informationしんそう真相をさぐる探るto investigate the truthりゆう理由をさぐる探るto explore the reasonsあいて相手のきもち気持ちをさぐる探るto gauge the other person's feelingsひみつ秘密をさぐる探るto probe into secretsじじつ事実をさぐる探るto investigate the factsもくてき目的をさぐる探るto investigate the purposeみち未知のせかい世界をさぐる探るto explore the unknown worldしぜん自然のうつくし美しさをさぐる探るto enjoy the beauty of natureさぐる探るて手をつかう使うto use searching handsじょうきょう状況をさぐる探るto sound out the situation
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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His eyes searched my face to see if I was talking straight.
We explored all possible ways of cutting expenditures.