謀
謀·plot, scheme
- On-yomi
- ボウム
- Kun-yomi
- はか(る)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 陰謀 | いんぼう | conspiracy |
| 無謀 | むぼう | reckless, foolhardy |
| 謀略 | ぼうりゃく | scheme, intrigue |
| 共謀 | きょうぼう | conspiring together |
Example sentences
そんな計画は無謀すぎる。
そんなけいかくはむぼうすぎる。
That kind of plan is far too reckless.
彼らは政権を倒す陰謀を企てた。
かれらはせいけんをたおすいんぼうをくわだてた。
They plotted a conspiracy to bring down the government.
二人は共謀して会社の金を使い込んだ。
ふたりはきょうぼうしてかいしゃのかねをつかいこんだ。
The two conspired to embezzle company funds.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 無謀 as むぼ — it is むぼう with a long vowel
- Writing 図る or 計る where 謀る (to plot something underhanded) is meant, and vice versa
Memory aid
Picture it
Words (訁) traded about a certain unnamed someone (某) — whispered scheming.
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