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  3. 和英辞典 /
  4. 目標

目標

mokuhyō
goal

私の目標は日本語を流暢に話すことです。

My goal is to speak Japanese fluently.


general

An objective or aim that someone is trying to achieve.

彼は新しい目標を設定しました。

He set a new goal.

目標を達成するために努力します。

I will work hard to achieve my goal.

Can refer to personal, professional, or organizational goals.

Collocations

目標を達成するto achieve a goal目標を設定するto set a goal目標を追求するto pursue a goal

Synonyms

目指すもの目的志

Antonyms

失敗挫折

Related Phrases

目標を立てるphrase
to set a goal
目標に向かって努力するphrase
to strive toward a goal

Pro Tip

Common Usage

目標 is often used with verbs like 達成する (achieve) or 設定する (set).

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, 目標 is often used in business or academic settings, while in informal contexts, it can refer to personal aspirations.

Word Origin

From 目 (me, 'eye') + 標 (hyō, 'mark' or 'target'). Originally referred to a physical target, but now commonly used for abstract goals.

Usage Notes

Often used in both personal and professional contexts. Can be used with verbs like 達成する (achieve), 設定する (set), or 追求する (pursue).

Word Breakdown

目
eye
root
+
標
mark or target
root
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