verb (godan)はかる · hakaru
Englishto plan; to attempt; to devise
- 私はいろいろな機会を利用して英語の上達をはかった。I made use of every opportunity to improve my English.
Englishto plot; to conspire; to scheme
Englishto aim for; to strive for; to work towards; to seek
- その会社は市場を拡大するために最近の製品の多角化を図った。The firm has recently diversified its products so as to extend its market.
Englishto deceive; to trick; to take in
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