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Meaning of 狙

aim at, sight, shadow, stalk

Onyomi

ソ、 ショ
so, sho

Kunyomi

ねら(う)
nera(u)

Learn Japanese kanji: 【 ソ、 ショ / ねら(う) 】.

Meaning: aim at, sight, shadow, stalk .

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How to write 狙 - stroke order:

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Stroke Count: 8

- Example Sentences

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Example #1

かれはそげきがじょうずだ。
kare wa sogeki ga jouzu da.
He is a good sniper.
Example #2

かれはねらったえものをはずさない。
kare wa neratta emono o hazusanai.
He never misses his target.
Example #3

あなたのねらいはおかねじゃない。
anata no nerai wa okane janai.
Your goal isn't money.
Example #4

じぶんのおとうとにねらいをさだめないで。
jibun no otouto ni nerai o sadamenaide!
Don't aim at your own brother!
Example #5

こんどのテストで1いをねらうつもりだ。
kondo no tesuto de 1 i o nerau tsumori da.
I'm aiming for first place in the next test.

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