1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

   1.

   to aim at (with a weapon, etc.)

2. 2.

   to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to plan to make one's own

3. 3.

   to aim for; to set up as a goal

Example sentences

• どうせ、狙うなら灯台よ。

  Anyway, if aiming then aim at the lighthouse.

• どうせ、狙うなら東大よ。

  If you’re going to aim for something, aim for the University of Tokyo.