NichiDict

狙う

N2
ねらう
覘う
[nerau]
Illustration for 狙う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)

2.GodanTransitive

to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to plan to make one's own

3.GodanTransitive

to aim for; to set up as a goal

Examples

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.