When you want to say “to search for” in Japanese, you use the verb 探す (さがす - sagasu). This is a common verb you’ll hear a lot, so it’s good to learn it early. You can use it for searching for physical things, like your keys or a book. It’s also used when you are looking for something more abstract, like a job.
Think of it as the go-to word when something is missing and you need to find it. Just remember that it specifically means to search or look for, not necessarily to find something.
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Choose the correct kanji for 'sagasu'.
探す (sagasu) means 'to search for'. The other options have different meanings and readings.
Which sentence correctly uses 'sagasu' to mean 'to look for a lost item'?
捜す (sagasu) specifically refers to searching for something lost or misplaced, while 探す (sagasu) is for a general search. In this context, "かぎ" (key) is likely lost.
Which particle typically follows the object of '探す'?
The particle 'を (o)' marks the direct object of a transitive verb like '探す'. So, you 'search for' (object) 'を'.
You can use '探す' when you are looking for a new job.
Yes, '仕事を探す' (shigoto o sagasu) is a common phrase meaning 'to look for a job'.
The verb '探す' can be used for both finding a lost item and generally searching for something.
While 捜す (sagasu) is specifically for lost items, 探す (sagasu) is more general and can cover both looking for lost items and searching for things you want to find.
To say 'I searched for it for a long time', you would use '私は長い時間探しました' (Watashi wa nagai jikan sagashimashita).
This sentence correctly uses '長い時間' (nagai jikan) for 'long time' and the past tense of '探す' (sagashimashita).
なくした鍵を___、家の中をくまなく探した。
This sentence requires the plain form of the verb 'to search for' to complete the clause 'to search for the lost keys.' '探す' (sagasu) is the dictionary form and fits here.
新しい仕事のチャンスを___いる。
The '〜ている' (te iru) form indicates an ongoing action, so '探して' (sagashite) is needed to form '探している' (sagashite iru - searching for).
インターネットで情報を___のは簡単だ。
When a verb acts as a noun (nominalization), it often takes its dictionary form followed by 'こと' (koto) or is used directly as in this case to mean 'the act of searching.'
公園で友達を___が、見つからなかった。
The context indicates a past action ('didn't find'), so the past tense '探した' (sagashita) is appropriate for 'searched for a friend'.
夢を___、海外へ行くことにした。
The '〜に' (ni) particle after the stem of a verb (連用形 - ren'yōkei) indicates purpose. So '探しに' (sagashi ni) means 'in order to search for' or 'to search for'.
何か面白い本を___いますか？
This is a polite question asking if someone is currently looking for something. The '〜ていますか？' (te imasu ka?) form is used for ongoing actions or states.
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鍵を探しています。
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いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
