How to Say ‘Looking for’ in Japanese
お探し
おさがし
💬 Usage Tip: [探す] means 'to search,' describing an action of looking closely.
🇯🇵 In Japan: It’s polite to begin by saying what you’re looking for or seeking help with.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
Oh
An honorific prefix used for politeness.
店員はお客さんにお探しのものを聞きました。
The clerk asked the customer what they were looking for.
探しさがし
[sagashi]
Searching
The act of looking for something.
私はジーンズを探しています。
I am searching for jeans.
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