探る
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for
2. to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out
3. to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
さぐる
さぐる
Examples6
遠まわしに
I sounded him out about his views.
彼女
She searched her pockets for the key.
私
I searched my pockets for the wallet.
我々
We explored all possible ways of cutting expenditures.
私
His eyes searched my face to see if I was talking straight.
真相
Truth is difficult to find at the bottom of a well.