English–Japanese

“hit the mark” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitekichū

Example

予想が的中しました。yo sō ga teki chū shi ma shi ta

My prediction hit the mark.

Illustration for 的中 (hit the mark)

How to say “hit the mark” in Japanese

“Hit the mark” in Japanese is 的中 (tekichū).

It marks the point where an expectation matches reality or an intended target is reached.

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

Example sentences with 的中

クイズ番組で、専門家の予想が的中して、会場が大きく沸きました。ku i zu ban gumi de sen mon ka no yo sō ga teki chū shi te kai jō ga ō ki ku wa ki ma shi ta

On the quiz show, the expert's prediction hit the mark, and the audience cheered loudly.

Tips for using 的中

  • English speakers may associate hit the mark mainly with an action, but Japanese 的中 (tekichū) commonly describes a correct prediction or forecast.

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