Translation and Meaning of: 探す - sagasu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 探す (sagasu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sagasu
Kana: さがす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n4, jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: to search for; search; try to find
Meaning in English: to search;to seek;to look for
Definition: to find something or anything.
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Explanation and Etymology - (探す) sagasu
The Japanese word 「探す」 (sagasu) is a verb that means "to look for" or "to search." This word is widely used in everyday Japanese to describe the action of looking for something that is lost, searching for information, or even exploring new places. The origin of the word dates back to the use of the kanji characters 「探」, which combines the hand radical 「扌」 with the fortune-teller radical 「占」, suggesting the act of investigating or searching with one's hands, which enhances its idea of careful and manual searching.
The use of the term 「探す」 is quite versatile. It can be employed in various contexts, from the most common daily situations, such as looking for lost keys, to more complex contexts, like the search for answers to existential questions. This versatility makes the verb essential in Japanese vocabulary. Moreover, the conjugation of the verb is relatively simple compared to other irregular verbs in Japanese, which aids in its frequent use.
It is interesting to note that Japanese has various words that mean "to search," but each has different nuances. Some of these words include 「捜す」 (also read as sagasu), which is more associated with searching for something that is lost with a more emotional sense, while 「探る」 (saguru) implies a deeper investigation or probing. This richness of terms to designate search actions reflects an important cultural nuance in the Japanese language, where meanings are often subtle and contextual.
Historically, the evolution of the use of the verb 「探す」 reflects changes in the cultural and social practices of Japan. For example, before the digital era, seeking information or objects was a more analog and manual process, which is intrinsically linked to the etymology of the verb. With modernization, although the search methods have changed, the essence of the word remains the same, reinforcing the importance of understanding not only the literal meaning but also the cultural and historical connotations of the term.
Verbal conjugation of 探す
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 探す (sagasu)
- 探す: Present affirmative
- 探した: Affirmative past tense
- 探している: Present progressive affirmative
- 探していた: Affirmative progressive past tense
- 探せ: Affirmative imperative
Synonyms and similar words
- 捜す (sagasu) - Search, look for (usually refers to the search for something lost)
- 探り出す (saguridasu) - Discover, identify (refers to finding or uncovering something hidden)
- 捜し出す (sashidasu) - Find, locate (the act of searching and finally discovering what one is looking for)
- 捜索する (sousaku suru) - Conduct a search (usually in a more formal or systematic context)
- 捜し求める (sashi motomeru) - Search and wish to find (indicates a strong desire to locate something specific)
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: さがす sagasu
How to Write in Japanese - (探す) sagasu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (探す) sagasu:
Example Sentences - (探す) sagasu
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa kanojo wo sagasu
I'm looking for a girlfriend.
I look for her.
- 私 - personal pronoun "I"
- は - topic particle, indicates that the topic of the sentence is "I"
- 彼女 - noun "girlfriend"
- を - direct object particle, indicates that "girlfriend" is the object of the action
- 探す - verb "search"
Yaku ni tatsu jōhō o sagashite imasu
I'm looking for useful information.
I'm looking for useful information.
- 役に立つ - useful
- 情報 - information
- を - direct object particle
- 探しています - looking for
Daiyōhin o sagashiteimasu
I'm looking for a substitute.
I'm looking for a substitute.
- 代用品 - Substitute
- を - object particle
- 探しています - I'm looking for
Kono han'i nai de sagashite kudasai
Please look within this track.
Please research this interval.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this", "this" or "these".
- 範囲 - noun meaning "reach", "ambit" or "scope".
- 内 - suffix indicating "within", "inside" or "in".
- で - particle indicating the place where an action takes place, in this case, "in".
- 探して - verb "to seek" in the gerund.
- ください - verb "dar" in the imperative, used to make a polite request.
Kono shigoto ni tekisuru jinzai wo sagashiteimasu
We are looking for a suitable candidate for this work.
I am looking for a person who is suitable for this work.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 仕事 - noun meaning "work" or "occupation"
- に - particle that indicates destination or goal
- 適する - Verb that means "to be suitable" or "to be appropriate"
- 人材 - noun that means "talent" or "human resources"
- を - particle indicating direct object
- 探しています - verb that means "to search for" or "to look for" in the present continuous
Kakaku to hinshitsu ga tsuriau shouhin wo sagashiteimasu
I'm looking for a product where price and quality are in balance.
I'm looking for a product where price and quality are balanced.
- 価格 - (price)
- と - (e)
- 品質 - (quality)
- が - (subject particle)
- 釣り合う - (balance)
- 商品 - (product)
- を - (direct object particle)
- 探しています - (searching)
Hansei ga nagai enkei no teburu wo sagashiteimasu
I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.
I'm looking for a circular table with a long radius.
- 半径 (hankei) - ray
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 長い (nagai) - far away
- 円形 (enkei) - circular
- の (no) - possession particle
- テーブル (teeburu) - table
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 探しています (sagashiteimasu) - looking for
tegoro na kakaku no shouhin wo sagashiteimasu
I am looking for affordable products.
I'm looking for affordable products.
- 手頃な - affordable, reasonable
- 価格 - price
- の - particle indicating possession or connection
- 商品 - product, merchandise
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 探しています - looking for
Watashitachi wa atarashii sumai o sagashiteimasu
We are looking for a new home.
We are looking for a new home.
- 私たちは - Us in Japanese
- 新しい - "New" in Japanese
- 住まい - "House" in Japanese
- を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
- 探しています - "We are looking" in Japanese
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