Translation of Japanese word "目的" to English
目的
もくてき
[mokuteki]
IPA: /mokuteki/
Meaning
NounThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.
How to use
目的 (mokuteki) — 'purpose / goal / aim / destination'. 目的を果たす — achieve one's purpose. 旅行の目的 — purpose of travel.
🇬🇧 English
purpose / objective
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 目的
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もくてき
Romaji Transcription: mokuteki
Example Sentences
目的を明確にすることは、成功を得るために必要です。
もくてきをめいきんすることは、せっこうをうけるためにひつようです。
Clarifying the purpose is necessary to achieve success.
目的を達成することは、人生を満足に過ごすために必要です。
もくてきをたっせんすることは、じんせいをまんぞくにすごすためにひつようです。
Achieving the purpose is necessary to live a fulfilling life.
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Common phrases
- 目的を達成する— to achieve a purpose
Frequency rank: #667 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "目的" mean?▼
The Japanese word "目的" means "purpose / objective" in English.
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The word "目的" is read as "もくてき" (mokuteki). 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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