VocabJLPT N5
to search for
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to search for
  2. 2. to look for
  3. 3. to search (a house, pocket, etc.)
A verb meaning "to search for" or "to look for." It is used when you are trying to find a person, object, or piece of information that you do not currently have.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll search for the cat.

Sentence 1

She's searching for her true self.

Sentence 2

"Who are you looking for?" the teacher asked.

Sentence 3

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for.

Sentence 4

Where should I look for the cat?

Sentence 5

"Let's look here," my dad said.