JLPT N1 Advanced
射止める
To shoot down an animal, or to win a prize or someone’s heart.
Readings
Other forms
射止めます polite form
射止めた plain past
射止めて te-form
射止められる passive/potential
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To win (a prize, a role, someone's heart)
To successfully gain a coveted prize, position, or person’s affection after a competitive struggle.
Example
彼 は ついに 憧れ の 女性 の 心 を 射止め た 。
He finally won the heart of the woman he admired.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To shoot and bring down
To bring down prey or a target using a projectile weapon like a bow or gun.
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