Translation and Meaning of: 狙い - nerai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 狙い (nerai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: nerai
Kana: ねらい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: to aim
Meaning in English: aim
Definition: To restrict your goal. Aim.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (狙い) nerai
狙い is a Japanese word that can be translated as "objective", "target" or "intent". It is composed of the characters 狙 (soroeru), which means "to aim" or "to aim", and い (i), which is a noun suffix that indicates the idea of "purpose" or "intent". The etymological origin of the word 狙い dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was common to use hunting as a leisure activity among the Japanese nobility. In this context, the term 狙い was used to refer to the act of aiming at an animal to hunt it. Over time, the meaning of the word broadened to include other types of goals or intentions, such as in negotiation situations or sports competition. Currently, the word 狙い is widely used in Japan in a variety of contexts, from everyday language to literature and media. It can be used to refer to personal goals, professional goals, business strategies, among others.How to Write in Japanese - (狙い) nerai
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Synonyms and Similar - (狙い) nerai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
狙う; 目的; 目標; 狙撃; 狙い撃ち; 狙い目; 狙い定める; 狙いをつける; 狙いを定める
Words containing: 狙い
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Words with the same pronunciation: ねらい nerai
Example Sentences - (狙い) nerai
Below are some example sentences:
私の狙いは高い目標を達成することです。
Watashi no nerai wa takai mokuhyō o tassei suru koto desu
My goal is to achieve high goals.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 狙い (nerai) - noun that means "objective" or "target"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 高い (takai) - adjective meaning "high" or "lofty"
- 目標 (mokuhyou) - noun that means "goal" or "objective"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 達成する (tassei suru) - compound verb that means "to achieve" or "to reach"
- こと (koto) - noun indicating an abstract action or event
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to aim" é "(狙い) nerai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.