狙う
N2ねらう
覘う
[nerau]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)
2.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to plan to make one's own
3.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to aim for; to set up as a goal
Example Sentences
今年こそ優勝を狙って毎日厳しい練習に励んでいる。
I am training hard aiming for the championship.
逮捕された犯人は都心の銀行を狙っていたらしい。
The criminal apparently was targeting the bank.
彼は次の昇進を狙って実績を上げようと努力している。
He is working hard aiming for a promotion.