Meaning

Primary

Criminal Investigation

Alternative

Manhunt

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you search and inspect things, you are probably part of a criminal investigation. You may even be subject to a manhunt.

Reading

そうさ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ビエト達は、警察の捜査の手をたくみにかわした。

Viet and his gang deftly evaded the police manhunt.

本日は捜査に関する重要書類を作成する予定です。

I’m going to draw up some important documents for a criminal investigation today.

Kanji Composition