Search in Japanese
"search" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "search". The most common choice is shown first.
捜View details →
Top pick
search, look for, locate
Reading: sou
10 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and old man. Searching with hand.
What it carries
Investigation, search, look for. Represents searching.
Related kanji for "search"
探Details →改Details →
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tan · nature
Composed of hand and phonetic. Searching with hand.
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kai · nature, wisdom
Composed of self and strike. Reforming by striking self.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for search?
The most common kanji for "search" is 捜, read as sou. It means search, look for, locate. Related kanji: 探 (search), 改 (search).
How many strokes does 捜 have?
捜 has 10 strokes.