English–Japanese

“explore” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaguru

Example

新しい方法を探ります。atara shi i hō hō o sagu ri ma su

We explore a new method.

Illustration for 探る (explore)

How to say “explore” in Japanese

“Explore” in Japanese is 探る (saguru).

It conveys moving beyond what is already known to discover possibilities, information, or a workable way forward.

Full entry for 探る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 探る

質問を重ねて相手の本音を探ります。shitsu mon o kasa ne te ai te no hon ne o sagu ri ma su

We probe the other person's true feelings by asking more questions.

Tips for using 探る

  • The verb can describe exploring a method, probing someone's intentions, or investigating a hidden cause, so context shows whether the search is practical or abstract.

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