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VocabJLPT N2

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. search (esp. for someone or something missing)
2. manhunt
3. legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.

This noun refers to a search or investigation, typically conducted to find a missing person or lost object. It is commonly used in news reports and police-related contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Apparently they're searching the neighborhood," my mom said quietly.

Sentence 2

It wasn't my fault, okay… but I'm still going to search!

Sentence 3

How far should we expand the search area?

Sentence 4

"We searched the park and found a cat," the child reported.

Sentence 5

While they searched for her whereabouts, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease.