1.
plot; scheme; design; intrigue
A secret or underhanded plan, usually with negative connotations. The noun form of the verb 企む.
彼の企みは失敗した。
His scheme failed.
恐ろしい企みが進行していた。
A terrible plot was underway.
彼女は相手の企みを見抜いて先手を打った。
She saw through her opponent's scheme and made a preemptive move.
The noun form of 企む (to plot/scheme). Almost always carries a negative connotation of deception or malicious intent.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 企みを見抜く: to see through a scheme
- 企みが露見する: a plot is exposed
- 恐ろしい企み: a terrible plot
- 企みに加わる: to join in a conspiracy
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 陰謀: conspiracy — larger scale, often political
- 策略: stratagem — can be neutral, more calculated
- 計画: plan — neutral, no negative connotation