謀略(ぼうりゃく)

ぼうりゃく
noun
stratagem; conspiracy; plot
formalmilitary
1. stratagem; conspiracy; plot; scheme
A secret plan devised to deceive or harm others, especially in political or military contexts. Carries a strongly negative connotation of underhanded tactics.
敵(てき)の謀略(ぼうりゃく)にはまった。
We fell into the enemy's trap.
あの事件(じけん)は謀略(ぼうりゃく)だったと言(い)われている。
It is said that the incident was a conspiracy.
権力(けんりょく)争(あらそ)いの裏(うら)で、さまざまな謀略(ぼうりゃく)が巡(めぐ)らされていた。
Behind the power struggle, various plots were being hatched.

A formal word for a secret scheme or conspiracy, typically involving deception. Strongly negative in tone, implying malicious intent.

Common collocations

  • 謀略(ぼうりゃく)を巡(めぐ)らす (to devise a plot)
  • 謀略(ぼうりゃく)にはまる (to fall into a conspiracy)
  • 謀略(ぼうりゃく)を企(たくら)む (to scheme a conspiracy)

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Synonym: 陰謀(いんぼう) (conspiracy, intrigue)
Compare: 策略(さくりゃく) (stratagem)
Compare: 術策(じゅっさく) (stratagem)
Compare: 策謀(さくぼう) (plot)
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