English–Japanese

“aim for” in Japanese

Japanese

Also志す (kokorozasu)

Pronunciation

Romajimezasu

Example

私は一番を目指します。watashi wa ichi ban o me za shi ma su

I aim for first place.

Illustration for 目指す (aim for)

How to say “aim for” in Japanese

“Aim for” in Japanese is 目指す (mezasu).

Expresses directing effort or movement toward a chosen goal, destination, or state.

Full entry for 目指す: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 目指す

将来は海外で働くことを目指しています。shō rai wa kai gai de hatara ku ko to o me za shi te i ma su

I aim to work abroad in the future.

Tips for using 目指す

  • In everyday Japanese, 目指す (mezasu) commonly takes a desired role or status directly, as in 医者を目指す (isha o mezasu), meaning "aim to become a doctor."

Other Japanese words for “aim for”

医者を志します。i sha o kokoroza shi ma su

I aim to become a doctor.

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