Kanji 探: grope, search, look for
Key takeaways
Kanji 探: grope, search, look for. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 探
grope, search, look for
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts the action of reaching out with your hand (扌) to search for or feel around for something. Imagine the hand movements involved in looking for a lost object or exploring a new area. It is commonly used in words like search (探索) and inquiry (探究).
