Translation of Japanese word "検索" to English
検索
けんさく
[kensaku]
IPA: /kensaku/
Meaning
NounAn attempt to find something.
How to use
検索 (kensaku) — 'search / lookup / retrieval'. 検索エンジン — search engine. 検索結果 — search results. Verb: 検索する. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
search
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 検索
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けんさく
Romaji Transcription: kensaku
Example Sentences
このサイトで検索してみましょう。
このさいとでけんさくしてみましょう。
Let's search on this site.
検索結果は多すぎます。
けんさくけっかはおおすぎます。
The search results are too many.
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Common phrases
- とても検索 (totemo kensaku)— very search
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #861 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "検索" mean?▼
The Japanese word "検索" means "search" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "検索"?▼
The word "検索" is read as "けんさく" (kensaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "このサイトで検索してみましょう。".
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