Japanese word

目的地

Pronunciation

Romajimokutekichi

Meaning

  • noundestination

Example

目的地に着いたら電話してください。moku teki chi ni tsu i ta ra den wa shi te ku da sa i

Please call me when you reach your destination.

Illustration for 目的地 (destination)

More examples

旅行の前に目的地を地図で確認します。ryo kō no mae ni moku teki chi o chi zu de kaku nin shi ma su

Before the trip, I check the destination on a map.

Core concept

Refers to the place set as the endpoint of a route, trip, or other movement.

Common phrases

  • 目的地に着くmoku teki chi ni tsu ku

    arrive at the destination

  • 目的地に向かうmoku teki chi ni mu ka u

    head for the destination

  • 目的地を決めるmoku teki chi o ki me ru

    decide on a destination

Similar words

行き先ikisaki: The place a person is going to, often in an everyday or conversational context.
終点shūten: The final point of a route, especially for a train, bus, or other regular service.

Definition in Japanese

目的として向かい、そこに到達する場所。moku teki to shi te mu ka i so ko ni tō tatsu su ru ba sho

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 目的地 (mokutekichi, "destination") joins 目的 (mokuteki, "purpose") with 地 (chi, "place"); 目的 is composed of 目 (moku, "aim") and 的 (teki, "target-related").

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses 目的地 (mokutekichi) for the endpoint shown on a map or navigation system, not only for a famous travel site.

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