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N2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

(はか)to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to plan, to attempt, to devise

    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to plot, to conspire, to scheme

      esp. 謀る
    3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      3.

      to aim for, to strive for, to work towards, to seek

      Only applies to 図る
    4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      4.

      to deceive, to trick, to take in

    All Forms

    図る 【はかる】謀る 【はかる】

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      死刑(しけい)(しゅう)逃走(とうそう)(はか)っています。

      The death row inmate is attempting to escape. {to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B}

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      新入生(しんにゅうせい)歓迎(かんげい)(かい)部員(ぶいん)同士(どうし)親睦(しんぼく)(はか)

      We aim to foster camaraderie among club members at the new student welcome party. {to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B}

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      (しん)商品(しょうひん)開発(かいはつ)経営(けいえい)状況(じょうきょう)再起(さいき)(はか)つもりです。

      I plan to attempt a business recovery through the development of new products. {to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B}

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      ()営利(えいり)団体(だんたい)はホームレスの支援(しえん)(つう)じて社会(しゃかい)(てき)利益(りえき)(はか)っている。

      Non-profit organizations are seeking social benefits through support for the homeless. {to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B}

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      (てき)(じょう)(はか)()えるか()えないかのうちに(てき)からの奇襲(きしゅう)攻撃(こうげき)()けました。

      I was attacked by a surprise attack from the enemy while I was still assessing the enemy's situation. {to plot, to attempt, to plan, to devise, to design, to take in, to deceive, to aim for, to have something in mind, to refer A to B}

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