図る

Word
図る
Reading
はかる
Level
N1
Part of speech
verb
Meaning
to plot, to aim at, to devise
Example

地域住民との親睦を図るために祭りを開催する。 We will hold a festival to promote friendship with local residents.

Confused with

計る (to measure) - 計る means to measure dimensions or time, while 図る means to aim for a goal or plot.

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