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[てき()]
teki
suffix, na adjective

English Meaning(s) for 的

suffix, na adjective
  1. -ical; -ive; -al; -ic; -y (used to form adjectives from nouns)
  2. -like; -ish; -sort of; -kind of
  3. (something) like; along the lines of (used similarly to a quoting particle, esp. as 的な or 的なこと)
  4. -wise; in terms of; for; from the viewpoint of; from a ... standpoint; as far as ... is concerned (after a noun or pronoun, esp. adverbially as ~に(は))
suffix
  1. Mr.; Ms.; Mrs. (used as a form of address with names, work titles, etc. to denote either light disdain or familiarity)

Definition and Synonyms for 的

Target sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
Synonyms: ターゲット, 標的, , , 目印, 目標
Focus maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea
Synonyms: ピント, フォーカス, 中子, 中心, , , 焦点, , , 重心
Target a reference point to shoot at
Synonyms: ターゲット, 図星, 標的, 正鵠, 狙い所, , , 黒星
Target a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
Synonyms: いいかも, ターゲット, 好餌, 標的, 狙い, 狙う, 獲物, , , 食い物, 餌食

Meanings for each kanji in 的

» bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending

Categories 的 is a member of

Sports Equipment equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
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Limpidity free from obscurity and easy to understand
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Reference an indicator that orients you generally
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Victim an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 的

Sample Sentences for 的

I am not interested in material gain.
He broke the window intentionally.
Air, like food, is a basic human need.
The choice of clothes has become conservative.
My grandfather is still active at eighty.

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