Japanese phrase
___の目的は何ですか？ ___ no moku teki wa nan de su ka
Meaning
What is ___ for?
When to use it
Asks why something exists or is being done. It is commonly used to seek a clear explanation in a polite but straightforward way.
Example dialogue
この制度の目的は何ですか？ ko no sei do no moku teki wa nan de su ka
What is this system for?
子育てを支援するためです。 ko soda te o shi en su ru ta me de su
It is meant to support parents raising children.