English–Japanese
“target” in Japanese
How to say “target” in Japanese
“Target” in Japanese is 的 (mato).
A defined object or point gives an action a precise aim, whether it is reached or hit.
Example sentences with 的
ゲームで的をねらいます。gē mu de mato o ne ra i ma su
I aim at the target in a game.
練習のために、紙の的を壁に貼ります。ren shū no ta me ni kami no mato o kabe ni ha ri ma su
For practice, I put a paper target on the wall.
Tips for using 的
- In 弓道 (kyūdō), 的 (mato) is traditionally a round straw target placed at a fixed distance, preserving the word's link to a clearly defined object of aim.
Other Japanese words for “target”
この本は子どもを対象にしています。ko no hon wa ko do mo o tai shō ni shi te i ma su
This book is aimed at children.
来月の完成をめどにしています。rai getsu no kan sei o me do ni shi te i ma su
We are aiming to finish next month.
私は弓で標的をねらいます。watashi wa yumi de hyō teki o ne ra i ma su
I aim at the target with a bow.
この広告は若者をターゲットにしています。ko no kō koku wa waka mono o tā ge tto ni shi te i ma su
This advertisement targets young people.