JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
探る
To feel around for something physically or to probe into a situation.
Readings
Other forms
探ります polite form
探らない plain negative
探った plain past
探って te-form
探れる potential form
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To feel around for / search for (physically)
Describes searching for an object that cannot be seen by relying on the sense of touch.
Example
彼 は バッグ の 中 を 探って 、 財布 を 取り出した 。
He fumbled around in his bag and took out his wallet.
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2 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To probe / sound out / investigate
Refers to investigating hidden circumstances, motives, or unknown causes.
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