企てる
Reading: くわだてる
Meaning: to plan, to scheme, to plot, to attempt
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Example Sentence
I plan a new project.
Usage Notes
Originally meant to stand on tiptoes, but now means to plan or scheme something. Often used for serious or ambitious plans, and sometimes carries a connotation of plotting something questionable or dangerous.
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