English–Japanese

“aim at” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinerau

Example

的を狙います。mato o nera i ma su

I aim at the target.

Illustration for 狙う (aim at)

How to say “aim at” in Japanese

“Aim at” in Japanese is 狙う (nerau).

Directs attention and effort toward a chosen target with the intention of reaching or hitting it.

Full entry for 狙う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 狙う

彼はいつも一番前の席を狙います。kare wa i tsu mo ichi ban mae no seki o nera i ma su

He always aims for a seat in the very front.

Tips for using 狙う

  • 狙う (nerau) applies to both physical targets and desired results, so it often describes an intended goal rather than only an act of aiming.

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