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What is the Kanji for 'Aim'? | 狙

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Aim', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Aim' is 狙.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Aim

    Reading

    kunyomiねら

    nera

    onyomi

    so

    Parts

    Moreover, Also

    Example Word

    狙う: target or aim. The Japanese verb '狙う (ねらう)' primarily means 'to aim' or 'to target'. It is used when focusing on a specific goal, object, or outcome. This verb can be applied in both literal and figurative contexts. For example, in sports, it can mean aiming for a target: He aimed for the goal「彼はゴールを狙った」(かれはゴールをねらった). In a strategic context, it can mean targeting an opportunity: The company is targeting the overseas market「その会社は海外市場を狙っている」(そのかいしゃはかいがいしじょうをねらっている). Note that '狙う' often implies a deliberate and focused effort toward achieving something.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N0

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1661

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 且 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

Learn the Kanji

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What does 狙 mean?

狙 means 'Aim'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

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