狙う · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 狙う | 狙わない |
| Polite | 狙います | 狙いません |
| Past polite | 狙いました | 狙いませんでした |
| Past | 狙った | 狙わなかった |
| Te-form | 狙って | 狙わないで |
| Desire | 狙いたい | 狙いたくない |
| Potential | 狙える | 狙えない |
| Passive | 狙われる | 狙われない |
| Causative | 狙わせる | 狙わせない |
| Causative passive | 狙わせられるalso 狙わされる | 狙わせられないalso 狙わされない |
| Volitional | 狙おう | |
| Polite volitional | 狙いましょう | |
| Imperative | 狙え | 狙うな |
| Conditional | 狙えば | 狙わなければ |
| Tara conditional | 狙ったら | 狙わなかったら |
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
aim at; point a weapon at
Physical aiming with a weapon or tool, such as a gun, bow, or camera.
He aimed at the target and released the arrow.
I aim the camera at the bird.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
target; have one's eye on; be after
Figurative targeting: wanting to obtain, catch, or take control of someone or something. Often used for romantic interest, business targets, or prey.
It seems he has his eye on her.
Competitors are targeting that market.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
aim for; set as a goal
Aiming for an abstract goal, such as a championship, a position, or a record.
He is aiming for the gold medal.
I plan to aim for the bar exam next year.
It seems someone is targeting the president's life.
He watched for an opening in his opponent's guard and attacked all at once.
This year's team is seriously aiming for the championship.
The hunter aimed at the target and shot.
He is always watching for a chance to speak up.
good opportunity; right moment; target; objective
betting on an outsider; long shot betting; dark horse betting