- nerau to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone), to have an eye on, to plan to make one's own; to aim for, to set up as a goal
Versatile verb for aiming or targeting, common in everyday speech, from aiming weapons to pursuing goals or romantic interests.
彼は警官を狙って銃を撃った。
Kare wa keikan o neratte juu o utta.
He aimed the gun at the police officer and fired.
彼女はその賞を狙っている。
Kanojo wa sono shou o neratte iru.
She is aiming for that prize.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 目指す (mezasu), which means to aim for a goal but lacks the physical targeting or scheming nuance.
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Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
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