Translation guide
A person who looks for or tries to obtain something, often with a sense of purpose or quest. In Japanese, the translation depends on what is being sought and the context.
Someone who is searching for a physical object, information, or a person.
Literally 'person who is looking for someone'. Used when the object is a missing person or someone you want to find.
He is a seeker of his missing friend.
A seeker in a more abstract or intellectual sense, such as a seeker of truth or knowledge. Sounds formal.
He is a seeker of truth.
Used in formal contexts like search and rescue operations. Not common in everyday speech.
The seekers searched for the missing person in the mountains.
Someone on a quest for non-material goals like wisdom, enlightenment, or justice.
A seeker of the way, often used in spiritual or philosophical contexts. Implies a dedicated pursuit.
He is a seeker of enlightenment.
Also used for abstract pursuits, but slightly less spiritual than 求道者. Common in phrases like 'seeker of knowledge'.
A flexible pattern: 'a person who seeks ~'. Replace ～ with the object. Natural and widely used.
He is a seeker of adventure.
Someone looking for employment.
A person who has fled their country and is seeking protection in another.
A player position or character role that involves searching for something.
Loanword from English, used in contexts like Harry Potter's Quidditch position. Widely understood among fans.
Harry played an active role as a Seeker.
Used in RPGs or adventure contexts for a character who explores or searches. More generic than シーカー.
The English word 'seeker' often sounds unnatural if directly translated into Japanese. Instead, describe the person by what they are seeking using patterns like ～を探している人 or ～を求める人.
He is a thrill-seeker.
探求者 (tankyūsha) is a general seeker of knowledge or truth, while 求道者 (kyūdōsha) implies a spiritual or philosophical quest, often associated with religion or martial arts.
The asylum seekers arrived at the border.
知識の探求者は常に学び続ける。
A seeker of knowledge never stops learning.
Seekers of truth gathered.
There are many job seekers.
Literally 'person hoping for asylum'. Slightly less formal than 難民申請者.
Many asylum seekers crossed the border.
Dungeon seekers must be careful of traps.