Japanese word

標的

Pronunciation

Romajihyōteki

Meaning

  • nountarget

Example

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.

Illustration for 標的 (target)

More examples

射手は遠くの標的にも正確に矢を当てられます。i te wa tō ku no hyō teki ni mo sei kaku ni ya o a te ra re ma su

The archer can accurately hit even a distant target.

Core concept

Marks the person, object, or goal singled out for a directed action.

Common phrases

  • 標的を狙うhyō teki o nera u

    aim at a target

  • 標的を定めるhyō teki o sada me ru

    set a target

  • 標的を外すhyō teki o hazu su

    miss the target

Similar words

的mato: An object aimed at in activities such as archery or shooting.
ターゲットtāgetto: A person, group, or thing selected as the focus of an action, message, or business effort.
目標mokuhyō: A result or object that someone tries to reach, achieve, or obtain.

Definition in Japanese

攻撃や働きかけの目標として、狙いを定める対象。kō geki ya hatara ki ka ke no moku hyō to shi te nera i o sada me ru tai shō

Word origin

標的 (hyōteki) combines 標 (hyō, "mark") and 的 (teki, "target"), forming a word for something marked out as a target.

Usage tips

  • Beyond its literal use for an object being aimed at, 標的 (hyōteki) commonly describes a person, group, or organization that becomes the focus of criticism or attack.

Related words

  • 標的化hyōtekikatargetingnoun

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