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    宝くじ狙い (takarakuji nerai) - aiming for the lottery

    Grammar & Usage

    nominal phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a compound noun formed by '宝くじ' (takarakuji, lottery) and '狙い' (nerai, aim/target/purpose). It describes the act or intention of trying to win the lottery, often implying that this is one's main goal or strategy. It can function as a noun to describe a person's motivation or a type of strategy.

    Sample sentences

    彼の仕事は宝くじ狙いのようなものだ。

    His approach to work is like aiming for the lottery.

    宝くじ狙いの人生は疲れるだけだ。

    A life aiming for the lottery is just tiring.

    彼女はいつも宝くじ狙いで、何枚も買っている。

    She's always aiming for the lottery, buying many tickets.

    Quick facts

    nuance:While literally 'aiming for the lottery', it often carries a connotation of relying on luck rather than hard work, or having a somewhat unrealistic hope for quick riches through the lottery. It can describe a mindset.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    彼の仕事は宝くじ狙いのようなものだ。

    His approach to work is like aiming for the lottery.

    宝くじ狙いの人生は疲れるだけだ。

    A life aiming for the lottery is just tiring.

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