狙う

ねらう
Alternative writings: 覘う
JLPT:N2
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1A transitive verb meaning to aim (at a target), as when taking aim with a weapon or pointing at something to hit.

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Examples

射手は的を狙って矢を放った。

The archer aimed at the target and released the arrow.

写真を撮るときは顔の中心を狙ってシャッターを押すといい。

When taking a photo, it's good to aim for the center of the face and press the shutter.

2To have an eye on something or someone; to be after a thing or position with the intention of obtaining it.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

彼は出世のポストを狙っている。

He's aiming for a promotion post.

新しいプロジェクトのリーダーを狙って応募した。

I applied aiming to become the leader of the new project.

ライバル会社の顧客を狙うキャンペーンを始めた。

They started a campaign targeting competitors' customers.

3To aim for or set as a goal; to target an objective and work toward achieving it.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

今年の目標は売上を二割増やすことを狙っている。

This year's goal is to aim for a 20% increase in sales.

オリンピックでメダルを狙う選手たちが集まった。

Athletes aiming for Olympic medals gathered.

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