What does 図る mean?
図る is a Japanese verb meaning “to plot, to attempt, to devise, to design, to refer A to B” in English. It can also be translated as “to plot, to aim for, to deceive” depending on context. It is written as 図る in kanji, はかる in hiragana, and hakaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私はいろいろな機会を利用して英語の上達をはかった。
I made use of every opportunity to improve my English.
その会社は市場を拡大するために最近の製品の多角化を図った。
The firm has recently diversified its products so as to extend its market.