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Meaning of 図る(はかる) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

図る, 謀る
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
はかる
Romaji
hakaru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to plot; to attempt; to plan; to devise; to design
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to take in; to deceive
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to aim for; to have something in mind
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to refer A to B

Example Sentences

図る, 謀る, はかる used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
図る
Plain Polite
図ります
Negative
図らない
Negative Polite
図りません

Past

Plain
図った
Plain Polite
図りました
Negative
図らなかった
Negative Polite
図りませんでした

Te

Plain
図って
Plain Polite
図りまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
図られる
Plain Polite
図られます
Negative
図られない
Negative Polite
図られません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

conspire, cheat, impose on, plan, devise, scheme, have in mind, deceive

On: ボウ, ム

Kun: はか.る, たばか.る, はかりごと

16 strokes

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JLPT 4

map, drawing, plan, unexpected, accidentally

On: ズ, ト

Kun: え, はか.る

7 strokes

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