狙 aim at

(catleft) + (Abe Lincoln's Hat) Same-ON

Onyomi

Mnemonic

The cat aims at Abe Lincoln's Hat. It is ready to pounce!!!

Kunyomi

ねら*う	to aim for (literally or figuratively) 1/2 KANA ★★☆☆☆
ねら＊い	one's aim or motivation (whether good or bad) ★★☆☆☆

Lookalikes

	Meaning	Hint	Radical
狂	go nuts	KING	王
狙	aim at	ABE LINCOLN'S HAT

The KINGs are all crazy from inbreeding.

John Wilkes Booth aimed for for ABE LINCOLN'S HAT.

Synonyms

motive 目的    動機    目標    狙い    的    意図    xxx目当て