Japanese Conversation · Level 111
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Japanese word
探る
Pronunciation
Romajisaguru
Meaning
- verbexplore
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It conveys moving beyond what is already known to discover possibilities, information, or a workable way forward.
Common phrases
原因を探るgen in o sagu ru
investigate the cause
相手の意図を探るai te no i to o sagu ru
probe the other person's intentions
可能性を探るka nō sei o sagu ru
explore the possibilities
Similar words
調べるshiraberu: To seek information or facts about a subject by checking sources or details.
探索するtansakusuru: To search through an area or range of possibilities to find something useful or unknown.
究明するkyūmeisuru: To investigate a hidden cause or truth until it becomes clear.
模索するmosakusuru: To search for a suitable method or solution when the way forward is unclear.
Definition in Japanese
未知の事柄や方法などを、手掛かりを求めながら調べて明らかにしようとする。mi chi no koto gara ya hō hō na do o te ga ka ri o moto me na ga ra shira be te aki ra ka ni shi yō to su ru
Word origin
探る (saguru) is a native Japanese verb whose early sense involves seeking out something hidden or unknown; its deeper etymology is uncertain.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- search forverb
- investigateverb
Related words
- 探り方sagurikataway of investigatingnoun