Translation of Japanese word "目標" to English
目標
もくひょう
[mokuhyou]
IPA: /mokuhyō/
Meaning
NounA result that one is attempting to achieve.
How to use
目標 (mokuhyou) — 'goal / objective / target'. 目標を立てる — set a goal. 目標を達成する — achieve a goal.
🇬🇧 English
goal / objective
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 目標
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もくひょう
Romaji Transcription: mokuhyou
Example Sentences
私の目標は医者になることです。
わたし の もくひょう は いしゃ に なる こと です。
My goal is to become a doctor.
目標を達成するために努力しましょう。
もくひょう を たっせい する ため に どりょく しましょう。
Let's work hard to achieve our goal.
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Common phrases
- 目標を達成する— to achieve a goal
Frequency rank: #637 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "目標" mean?▼
The Japanese word "目標" means "goal / objective" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "目標"?▼
The word "目標" is read as "もくひょう" (mokuhyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a target or objective to be achieved.".
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