彼は昇進を目指して策動している。
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English Translation
He is angling for promotion.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa shōshin o mezashite sakudōshiteiru.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
昇進
(しょうしん)
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
を
(を)
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
目指す
(めざす)
to aim at; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
策動
(さくどう)
maneuverings; manoeuverings; machinations
Kanji
Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ショウ、 のぼ.る
Meaning: rise up
Readings: シン、 すす.む、 すす.める
Meanings: advance, proceed, progress, promote
Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
Reading: サク
Meanings: scheme, plan, policy, step, means
Readings: ドウ、 うご.く、 うご.かす
Meanings: move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake