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捜索

An intensive search for a missing person or object, or a legal raid.

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捜索する to search
1 Noun, Suru verb

Search / Manhunt

Refers to a systematic and intensive search operation to locate missing persons, lost vessels, or concealed objects.

Example

山 で 遭難 した 登山者 の 捜索 が 3日目 に 入った 。

The search for the climber lost in the mountains has entered its third day.

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2 Noun, Suru verb

Legal Search / Raid

Denotes a compulsory investigation by law enforcement to locate evidence or confiscate materials related to a crime.

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An intensive search for a missing person or object, or a legal raid.
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