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謀 (はかりごと) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
plan ; scheme ; stratagem ; plot ; trick
Refers to a carefully devised plan, often with a connotation of cunning or strategy. Can be used in both neutral and negative contexts, from military strategy to underhanded schemes.
彼かれ は 会かい 社しゃ を 乗の っ 取と る 謀はかりごと を 巡めぐ ら せ て いる 。
He is hatching a plot to take over the company.
Written forms 謀はかりごと Usage 79%
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
はかりごと Usage 21%
Kana spelling is sometimes used, especially in contexts where the kanji might be considered difficult or formal.
籌はかりごと
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
Kanji 謀 conspire, cheat, impose on Similar words 計けい 画かく 計画 is a general, neutral term for a plan or project, while 謀 often implies a strategic or cunning scheme.
策さく 略りゃく 策略 is a strategy or tactic, often with a connotation of cleverness, but less inherently negative than 謀.
陰いん 謀ぼう 陰謀 is a conspiracy or secret plot, emphasizing secrecy and often illegality, whereas 謀 can be more open or strategic.
Etymology The kanji 謀 is composed of 言 (word) and 某 (a certain person), suggesting the idea of discussing plans. The reading はかりごと comes from はかる (to plan, to scheme) and こと (thing, matter).
