“Search” in Japanese
Short answer
Search in Japanese is “捜索” (sousaku). Full meaning: search (esp. for someone or something missing), manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc..
Other ways to say “Search” in Japanese
捜査
sousa search (esp. in criminal investigations), investigation, inquiry, enquiry
探求
tankyuu search, quest, pursuit
探索
tansaku search, lookup, hunt, (item of) research, exploration, investigation
がさり
gasari rustling sound; search (esp. a home search by the police)
サーチ
saachi search
検索
kensaku looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary), search (e.g. on the Internet), retrieval (of information), reference
追求
tsuikyuu pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.), search, chase, seeking after
けんさく
kensaku looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary), search (e.g. on the Internet), retrieval (of information), reference
手配
tehai arrangement, preparations; search (by police)
かさり
kasari rustling sound; search (esp. a home search by the police)
ガサリ
gasari rustling sound; search (esp. a home search by the police)
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