Word details
企てる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 企てる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to plan; to plot; to propose; to design; to intend; to contemplate
Examples
きょうこそは彼らが脱走を企てる運命の日だ。
Today is the fatal day that they will attempt their escape.
2
to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business)
3
Archaic
to stand on tip-toes
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
企
undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan
6 strokesFrequency 278JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キ
Kun
くわだ.てるたくら.む
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