noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
looking for; searching for; hunting out
Actively seeking a suitable thing or person, often with a sense of browsing or evaluating options. Can also imply searching a place thoroughly, sometimes with a negative connotation like ransacking.
新しいアパートを物色している。
I'm looking for a new apartment.
犯人は部屋を物色して金品を盗
The culprit ransacked the room and stole valuables.