Meaning

Primary

To Aim At

Alternative

To Aim

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Remember 狙い and how it means "aim"? Make that into a verb, and you have to aim at.

Reading

ねらう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 狙い, so if you know that you'll be able to aim at knowing this word's reading as well.

Context

Context Sentences

一応忠告しておくと、奴はお前のポジションを狙ってるみたいだぞ。

Just a word of advice, it looks like he’s aiming to take over your position.

Kanji Composition