Japanese Conversation · Level 64
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Japanese word
たくらむ
Pronunciation
Romajitakuramu
Meaning
- verbscheme
Example
彼は何かをたくらんでいます。kare wa nan ka o ta ku ra n de i ma su
He is plotting something.
More examples
彼女は友達を驚かせるいたずらをたくらみました。kano jo wa tomo dachi o odoro ka se ru i ta zu ra o ta ku ra mi ma shi ta
She plotted a prank to surprise her friend.
Core concept
It conveys a concealed plan that is developed with a particular aim, often one that others would not approve of.
Common phrases
悪事をたくらむaku ji o ta ku ra mu
plot something bad
何かをたくらむnan ka o ta ku ra mu
plot something
Similar words
謀るhakaru: To secretly plan an action, often one intended to deceive or harm someone.
企てるkuwadateru: To plan and attempt an action, often one that is difficult or improper.
目論むmokuromu: To plan to achieve a specific result, often with a personal aim.
仕組むshikumu: To arrange events or circumstances deliberately, often for a hidden purpose.
Definition in Japanese
人に知られないように、よくないことをする計画を立てる。hito ni shi ra re na i yō ni yo ku na i ko to o su ru kei kaku o ta te ru
Word origin
たくらむ (takuramu, "to scheme") is a native Japanese verb rather than a loanword, and 企む (takuramu) is its established kanji spelling based on the meaning "to devise".
Usage tips
- English speakers may use scheme for a harmless program or system, whereas たくらむ (takuramu, "to scheme") normally points to a secretive intention.
Other meanings
- conspireverb
Related words
- たくらみtakuramiplotnoun