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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and old man. Searching with hand.
Symbolism
Investigation, search, look for. Represents searching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Expanse of the sea
Words & Expressions
Words written with 捜
捜索そうさくmanhunt
特捜とくそうspecial investigation
Proverbs & Idioms
捜査に乗り出す
そうさにのりだす
To launch an investigation
To begin an inquiry
Other kanji with the same meaning
“look for”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 捜 mean in Japanese?
捜 means search, look for, locate.
How do you read 捜?
On'yomi: ソウ、シュ、シュウ (SOU, SHU, SHUU). Kun'yomi: さが.す (sagasu).
How many strokes does 捜 have?
捜 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 捜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
捜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means search, look for, locate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.