狙う
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 |
Meanings
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の命を狙うto target someone's life; to plot to kill someone
It seems someone is targeting the president's life.
- 〈相手〉の隙を狙うto watch for an opening in an opponent's guard
He watched for an opening in his opponent's guard and attacked all at once.
- 優勝を狙うto aim for the championship/title
This year's team is seriously aiming for the championship.
- 〈物〉を狙って撃つto aim at something and shoot
The hunter aimed at the target and shot.
- チャンスを狙うto watch for a chance/opportunity
He is always watching for a chance to speak up.