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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

    狙

    Meaning

    Aim

    Reading

    kunyomiねら

    nera

    onyomiそ

    so

    Parts

    且Moreover, Also 犭

    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

    犬

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    Unknown

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1661

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 狙

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

    kanji

    且

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

    component

    犭

Words Using 狙

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    狙い

    Meaning

    Aim

    word

    狙う

    Meaning

    Target, Aim

Kanji Related to 狙 Through the Part 且

These 8 kanji contain the part 且 as well.

    kanji

    助

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    査

    Meaning

    Investigate

    kanji

    祖

    Meaning

    Ancestor

    kanji

    阻

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    kanji

    組

    Meaning

    Association, Group (of people)

    kanji

    租

    Meaning

    Tariff, Land tax

    kanji

    宜

    Meaning

    Right, Best regards

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

Kanji Related to 狙 Through the Part 犭

These 7 kanji contain the part 犭 as well.

    kanji

    猛

    Meaning

    Fierce

    kanji

    猫

    Meaning

    Cat

    kanji

    犯

    Meaning

    Crime

    kanji

    猿

    Meaning

    Monkey

    kanji

    猟

    Meaning

    Hunting

    kanji

    猶

    Meaning

    Waver, Delay

    kanji

    独

    Meaning

    Alone

Learn the Kanji 狙

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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.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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