Kensaku

検索 (Kensaku) is a Japanese noun meaning “looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary), search (e.g. on the Internet), retrieval (of information), reference”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verblooking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); search (e.g. on the Internet); retrieval (of information); reference

Examples

  • This encyclopaedia is convenient for looking up things.

  • The government is still groping for a solution to the problem.

  • You shouldn't do partial-word searches, since they put a lot of strain on the server.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 検索

examinationcord

Related words

inspection (e.g. customs, factory)public prosecutorto changedetectionsearch (esp. for someone or something missing)criminal investigationconsiderationverificationexamination of a body to determine if a crime has been committedDistrict Public Prosecutor's Officearrestdetailed inspection