English–Japanese

“goal” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoゴール (gōru)

Pronunciation

Romajimokuhyō

Example

私の目標は日本語を話すことです。watashi no moku hyō wa nihon go o hana su ko to de su

My goal is to speak Japanese.

Illustration for 目標 (goal)

How to say “goal” in Japanese

“Goal” in Japanese is 目標 (mokuhyō).

Presents an outcome or standard placed ahead as a point toward which effort is directed.

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

Example sentences with 目標

目標を紙に書くと、忘れにくくなります。moku hyō o kami ni ka ku to wasu re ni ku ku na ri ma su

Writing your goal on paper makes it easier to remember.

Tips for using 目標

  • In Japanese, 目標 (mokuhyō) commonly refers both to a desired result and to a clear standard, such as a score or deadline, that guides effort.

Other Japanese words for “goal”

試合でゴールを決めました。shi ai de gō ru o ki me ma shi ta

I scored a goal in the game.

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