図る (Hakaru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to plan, to attempt, to devise, to plot”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto plan; to attempt; to devise
- godan verb, transitive verbto plot; to conspire; to schemeesp. 謀る
- godan verb, transitive verbto aim for; to strive for; to work towards; to seek
- godan verb, transitive verbto deceive; to trick; to take in
Examples
彼は逃亡を図った。
He attempted to escape.
彼らと協力して世界平和を図る。
I am working with them towards world peace.
その会社はイメージアップをはかっている。
The company is trying to improve its image.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).