godan verb (-su), transitive verb
General searching for something desired, wanted, or needed. 探す is the typical kanji, while 捜す leans toward looking for something lost or missing.
新しい仕事を探している。
I'm looking for a new job.
彼は財布
He searched for his wallet but couldn't find it.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
search through; rummage in; fish around
Searching inside a specific place or container, such as a room, pocket, or drawer. Often implies a physical, hands-on search.
引き出しを探して鍵を見つけた。
I rummaged through the drawer and found the key.
ポケットを探したが何も入っていなかった。
I searched my pockets but there was nothing in them.