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さぐる
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
1. to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for
It is said that they searched but could not find it.
2. to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out
They are probably probing into our situation.
3. to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
First, we're going to go explore the tower.
Alt. forms
探さぐる
92%
さぐる
7%
Pitch accent
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Conjugations...Used in: 937
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
to seek a path; to find one's way
Examples (16 in total)
They are probably probing into our situation.
It is said that they searched but could not find it.
I have to investigate the cause of the illness.
He calls out, as if probing.
First, we're going to go explore the tower.
The king cast a probing gaze.
The expedition explored the depths of the jungle.
I forced my neck to move and looked around.
After walking for a while, I probe the surroundings for signs of presence.
Having no choice, I searched inside their clothes and got the key.
I searched my pockets for my wallet.
I went on a trip to explore Kyoto in autumn.
Feeling uneasy, I felt around in my pocket.
We explored all possible ways of cutting expenditures.
We need to look into the factors that are keeping it from catching on.
After walking for a while, he stopped and used his eyes, nose, and ears to probe his surroundings.