Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
to plan; to attempt; to devise
私はいろいろな機会を利用して英語の上達をはかった。I made use of every opportunity to improve my English. to plot; to conspire; to scheme
esp. 謀る
to aim for; to strive for; to work towards; to seek
to deceive; to trick; to take in
Also written 謀る【はかる】