Word details
狙う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 狙う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)
Examples
彼はその兵士をねらって矢を放った。
He shot an arrow at the soldier.
2
to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to plan to make one's own
3
to aim for; to set up as a goal
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
狙
aim at, sight, shadow, stalk
8 strokesFrequency 745Grade 8
On
ソショ
Kun
ねら.うねら.い
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