彼は弓に矢をつがえて、的を狙った。
He set an arrow to his bow and aimed at the target.
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Example sentences
He is aiming for victory in the next tournament.
彼は銃を構えて標的を狙った。
He aimed at the target, holding a gun.
野良猫が餌を狙って飛びかかった。
The stray cat pounced, aiming for the food.
獲物を狙う猫が、まるで彫刻のように静止している。
The cat stalking its prey is standing still, just like a statue.
彼は片目をつむって、的を狙った。
He closed one eye and aimed at the target.
競馬で大穴を狙う。
Aiming for a long shot in horse racing.
彼は野獣のような目つきで獲物を狙った。
He aimed at the prey with eyes like a wild beast.
敵に一矢を報いる好機を狙っていた。
I was waiting for a good opportunity to strike back at the enemy.
スナイパーは遠くの標的を静かに狙っている。
The sniper is quietly aiming at a distant target.
Usage Notes
Used both for physical aiming and for pursuing a goal or opportunity.
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