Japanese phrase
___が目的です。 ___ ga moku teki de su
Meaning
My main purpose is ___.
When to use it
States the main purpose of an action or visit. It is a direct and polite way to give a reason, often in introductions or travel conversations.
Example dialogue
日本に来た理由は何ですか？ nihon ni ki ta ri yū wa nan de su ka
Why did you come to Japan?
留学が目的です。 ryū gaku ga moku teki de su
I came to Japan to study abroad.