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謀略 (ぼうりゃく, bouryaku) Japanese meaning: scheme | Kotomora
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破やぶ
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た
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We saw through the enemy's plot.
He devised a scheme to bring down his political rival.
Usage patterns 〈 人ひと 〉 が 謀ぼう 略りゃく を 巡めぐ らす for someone to hatch a scheme
He hatched a scheme to deceive his enemy.
〈 人ひと 〉 が 謀ぼう 略りゃく を 仕し 掛か ける for someone to set a trap or plot against someone
〈 人ひと 〉 が 謀ぼう 略りゃく にはまる for someone to fall into a plot or trap
He fell into his enemy's trap.
〈 人ひと 〉 が 謀ぼう 略りゃく を 企くわだ てる for someone to plot a scheme
They were plotting a scheme to overthrow the government.
Kanji 謀 conspire, cheat, impose on 略 abbreviation, omission, outline Related words 策略 is a general term for a tactic or strategy that may be neutral, while 謀略 specifically implies a secret, underhanded plot meant to deceive.
陰謀 usually denotes a conspiracy involving several people working in secret, whereas 謀略 can be the scheme of a single person or group without implying a conspiracy.
計略 is a more neutral word for a calculated plan or ruse, while 謀略 carries a stronger connotation of malice or betrayal.
詭計 emphasizes a clever trick or ruse used to deceive, while 謀略 is broader and often used in political or military contexts.
謀略 stresses a cunning, often large-scale scheme (e.g. military or political), whereas 画策 covers everyday behind-the-scenes plotting too.
Etymology Compound of 謀 (plot, scheme) and 略 (strategy, abbreviation). The combination emphasizes a cunning or deceptive plan.
The government was accused of setting a trap against the opposition.
