Vocabulary
What does 狙う (ねらう, nerau) mean?
狙う (ねらう, nerau) means to aim at, to target.
Quick facts| Reading | ねらう |
|---|
| Romaji | nerau |
|---|
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
|---|
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
|---|
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnerau
to aim at, to target
- 1godan verb · transitive to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)
- 2godan verb · transitive to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to plan to make one's own
- 3godan verb · transitive to aim for; to set up as a goal
Example sentences
猫がじっと鳥を狙っている。
The cat is intently stalking the bird.
彼は優勝を狙って練習している。
He is training with the championship in his sights.
