狙 Kanji – aim at

The Japanese kanji 狙 can mean aim at, sight, shadow, stalk.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: aim at, sight, shadow, stalk
Onyomi: ソ, ショ
Kunyomi: ねらう, ねらい
Romaji: so, sho, nerau, nerai
Frequency Rank: 745

How is 狙 read?

狙 has the onyomi readings ソ, ショ and the kunyomi readings ねらう, ねらい.

In romaji, these readings can be written as so, sho, nerau, nerai.

Common Japanese Words Using 狙

These common Japanese words contain 狙. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 狙い(ねらい) — aim (of a gun, bow, etc.)
  • 狙う(ねらう) — to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)

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