NichiDict

探る

N2
さぐる
[saguru]
Illustration for 探る

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to feel around for; to fumble for; to grope for; to search for; to look for

2.GodanTransitive

to investigate; to probe into; to spy on; to sound out

3.GodanTransitive

to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

Examples

彼は暗闘の中でスイッチを探った

He felt for the switch in the dark.

相手の本音を探るのはなかなか難しい。

It's hard to probe the other person's true feelings.

警察は事件の真相を慎重に探っている

The police are investigating the truth of the case.