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.
敵の謀略にはまった。
We fell into the enemy's trap.
あの事件は謀略だったと言われている。
It is said that the incident was a conspiracy.
権力争いの裏で、さまざまな謀略が巡らされていた。
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:
- 謀略を巡らす (to devise a plot)
- 謀略にはまる (to fall into a conspiracy)
- 謀略を企む (to scheme a conspiracy)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 陰謀: conspiracy (broader, includes political intrigue)
- 策略: stratagem (can be neutral or positive)
- 謀略: plot (strongly negative, often military or political)