Meaning

Primary

Private Detective

Alternatives

Private Investigator, Detective, Sleuth, Investigator

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

You look for things and you spy on people. Your job isn't as glamorous as it sounds. You're a private detective.

Reading

たんてい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

探偵ドラマの見すぎじゃない?

Maybe you've been watching detective dramas a bit too much?

彼女は結局探偵になりました。

She ended up becoming a private detective.

おじいちゃんが「オレは昔、探偵だった」って言ってるんだけど、本当かなぁ?

My grandpa says, "I used to be a detective," but I wonder if it's true.

うちの犬、探偵ごっこが大好きなんです。ずっとクツをクンクンかいじゃって、かわいいですよね。

Our dog loves playing detective. He's always sniffing shoes. It's so cute, isn't it?

Kanji Composition