Japanese word

目標

Pronunciation

Romajimokuhyō

Meaning

  • noungoal

Example

私の目標は日本語を話すことです。watashi no moku hyō wa nihon go o hana su ko to de su

My goal is to speak Japanese.

Illustration for 目標 (goal)

More examples

目標を紙に書くと、忘れにくくなります。moku hyō o kami ni ka ku to wasu re ni ku ku na ri ma su

Writing your goal on paper makes it easier to remember.

Core concept

Presents an outcome or standard placed ahead as a point toward which effort is directed.

Common phrases

  • 目標を持つmoku hyō o mo tsu

    have a goal

  • 目標を立てるmoku hyō o ta te ru

    set a goal

  • 目標に向かうmoku hyō ni mu ka u

    work toward a goal

  • 目標を達成するmoku hyō o tas sei su ru

    achieve a goal

Similar words

目的mokuteki: A result that a person or group plans to achieve.
ゴールgōru: The final point or result that an effort is directed toward.
狙いnerai: The purpose or result that an action is meant to bring about.

Definition in Japanese

達成したいと定めた事柄や、そこに至るために目指す基準。tas sei shi ta i to sada me ta koto gara ya so ko ni ita ru ta me ni me za su ki jun

Word origin

目標 (mokuhyō) combines 目 (moku, "eye") and 標 (hyō, "mark" or "sign"), giving the sense of a mark set in sight.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 目標 (mokuhyō) commonly refers both to a desired result and to a clear standard, such as a score or deadline, that guides effort.

Other meanings

  • targetnoun

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