Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to plan, to attempt, to devise.
  2. to plot, to conspire, to scheme. Esp. 謀る.
  3. to aim for, to strive for, to work towards, to seek.
  4. to deceive, to trick, to take in.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
図る はかる
 
謀る はかる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

map, drawing, plan
ズ ト はか.る (2nd, N4)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper
ト ます トウ (8th, N1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)