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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, for. / (transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach. / (transitive) To undertake (an action); to choose an option. / (transitive) To attack.

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go for

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transitive

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, for. / (transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach. / (transitive) To undertake (an action); to choose an option. / (transitive) To attack.

Japanese Meaning

試みる、到達しようと努力する / （選択肢として）〜を選ぶ、採用する / 攻撃する

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When the ball rolled into the street, the dog chased after it and tried to go for it.

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ボールが道路に転がったとき、犬はそれを追いかけてつかもうとしました。

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Sense（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, for.

I'll go for some milk.

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Sense（2）

(transitive) To try for, to attempt to reach.

I'll go for the world record.

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Sense（3）

(transitive) To undertake (an action); to choose an option.

Sense（4）

(transitive) To attack.

Careful, he'll go for your throat!

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Sense（5）

(transitive) To develop a strong interest in, especially in a sudden manner; to be infatuated with.

Douglas: Well done on passing the test, Jen... Yes, all those clumsy attempts at seduction. Don't tell me you couldn't see through them. They were a test to find out whether you really wanted to work for me or whether you just wanted to come up here for my body.