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

彼女は結局探偵になりました。

She ended up becoming a private detective.

Kanji Composition