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捜

捜 — search, look for, locate

Learn the correct stroke order for 捜 (search), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou、シュshu、シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さが.すsagasu
Strokes10
Radical手
Frequency#592
Meaningssearch, look for, locate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

捜査そうさsearch (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquirynoun
捜索そうさくsearch (esp. for someone or something missing); manhuntnoun
特捜とくそうspecial investigationnoun
捜査官そうさかん(police) investigatornoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 捜 (search) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 捜 is #592, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

捜査そうさ — search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry
捜索そうさく — search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt
特捜とくそう — special investigation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 捜 have?

The kanji 捜 (search) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 捜?

捜 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 捜 mean?

捜 means: search, look for, locate. On'yomi readings: ソウ, シュ, シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: さが.す.

What JLPT level is 捜?

捜 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.