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図る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 図る

謀る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #5332
1

to plan; to attempt; to devise

Examples
私はいろいろな機会を利用して英語の上達をはかった
I made use of every opportunity to improve my English.
2

Esp. 謀る

to plot; to conspire; to scheme

3

図る only

to aim for; to strive for; to work towards; to seek

Examples
その会社は市場を拡大するために最近の製品の多角化を図った
The firm has recently diversified its products so as to extend its market.
4

to deceive; to trick; to take in

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 539
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

map
drawing
plan
extraordinary
audacious

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
16 strokes
Frequency: 1370
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

conspire
cheat
impose on
plan
devise
scheme
have in mind
deceive

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
たばか.る
はかりごと
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