狙う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 狙う
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
Kanji in this Word
狙
8 strokes
Frequency: 745
Grade 8
Meanings
aim at
sight
shadow
stalk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねら.う
ねら.い
覘
12 strokes
Meanings
peep
peek
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のぞ.く
うかが.う
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