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狙う
nerau
Description
「狙う」は、何かを手に入れたい、当てたいと思って、そこに気持ちや目を向けることです。
"狙う" means to focus your feelings or eyes on something you want to get or hit.
優勝を狙ったり、銃で的を狙ったりするときに使います。
It is used when aiming to win a championship or aiming at a target with a gun.
Meanings
狙うnerau
to aim at; to take aim
銃で的を狙う。
Aim at the target with a gun.
狙うnerau
to aim for; to set one's sights on
来年は優勝を狙う。
Aim to win the championship next year.
狙うnerau
to watch for; to seek a chance
チャンスを狙っている。
Waiting for a chance.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
狙う implies intent and focus toward a goal or target, often waiting for the right moment.
- Form
狙う is a godan verb; masu-form is 狙います, negative 狙わない.
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