No. 1,157 in Japanese
図る
To plan, attempt, devise, or strive for something.
In a sentence
彼がプロジェクトの進行を図っている。
He is planning the progress of the project.
Here, '図る' (hakaru) is used to mean 'to plan or design' and refers to making arrangements or organizing actions for a project.
私は常に品質向上を図ります。
I always strive to improve quality.
In this sentence, '図る' is used as 'to strive or aim for,' showing an intention or effort toward enhancing something, in this case, quality.
企業は利益の最大化を図るべきです。
Companies should aim to maximize profits.
Here, '図る' indicates 'to aim or intend for,' pointing toward a strategic or targeted action by the subject, companies, to achieve maximum profits.
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