Japanese

はかる
Meaning: to aim for; to plan; to attempt
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 図る 図らない
Polite 図ります 図りません
Past 図った 図らなかった
Polite + Past 図りました 図りませんでした
Te-form 図って 図らなくて
Potential 図れる 図れない
Passive 図られる 図られない
Causative 図らせる 図らせない
Causative + Passive 図らされる 図らされない
Imperative 図れ 図るな

Handwriting

図
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Example sentences

The company introduced a new system to improve operational efficiency.
選手の強化を図る。
We will aim to strengthen the athletes.
彼は人生に絶望して自殺を図った。
He despaired of life and attempted suicide.
警察に手を回して、事件の隠蔽を図った。
He pulled strings with the police and tried to cover up the incident.
絶望した二人は、静かな湖で心中を図った。
Despairing, the two attempted double suicide at a quiet lake.
犯人は隙を見て逃げを図った。
The criminal watched for an opening and attempted to escape.
利用者の便宜を図るため、駅にエレベーターが設置された。
An elevator was installed at the station for the convenience of users.
犯人は証拠隠滅を図るために、犯行現場を掃除した。
The criminal cleaned the crime scene in an attempt to destroy evidence.
わが社は、他社との差別化を図るために新製品を開発した。
Our company developed a new product to differentiate itself from other companies.
事務作業の効率化を図るために、新しいソフトを導入した。
New software was introduced to improve the efficiency of office work.

Usage Notes

Used when planning or making efforts to realize a goal. It often appears in business or formal contexts like 'improving efficiency' or 'expanding markets'.

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