狙う

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 狙う is read as ねらう and means “to aim at” and “to target”.
• Basic usage: It describes aiming at a distant target and choosing a quiet time to visit a shop.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 的を狙う / 昼過ぎを狙う
  • 的を狙う is physical aiming, while 昼過ぎを狙う means targeting an advantageous time.