企み

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 企み is read as たくらみ and can mean “scheme” or “plot”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show seeing through a culprit’s scheme and a plot to seize a throne.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It often describes a concealed scheme with questionable intent and is more negative than a neutral plan.