企てる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 企てる
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
Kanji in this Word
企
6 strokes
Frequency: 278
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
undertake
scheme
design
attempt
plan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くわだ.てる
たくら.む
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