scheme

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on readings are ぼう, む, and the kun reading is はかる. It has 16 strokes and relates to planning or plotting an action.
• Basic usage: 謀る is read はかる, and 陰謀 is read いんぼう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 謀る and 陰謀
  • 謀る means to plot or to plan or scheme. It is a verb read はかる for devising a course of action to achieve an aim.
  • 劇の家臣は王の追放を謀っていた。 means “In the play, the retainer was plotting the king's exile.”
  • 陰謀 means conspiracy or plot. It is a noun for a secret plot intended to harm others or gain power.
  • 小説の主人公は王国を揺るがす陰謀に気づいた。 means “The novel's protagonist discovers a plot that threatens the kingdom.”