案じる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to worry (about); to fear
2. v1vt
   to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to devise; to consider; to ponder
3. v1vt
   to investigate
4. v1vt
   to stroke; to rub; to pat; to grasp (the hilt of one's sword)

Example sentences

• 彼を待ち伏せる一計を案じた。

  He has a plan to ambush him.

• 母は私の将来を案じている。

  Mother is anxious about my future.

• 彼は息子の将来をとても案じている。

  He is very much concerned about the future of his son.