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[まと()]
mato
noun

English Meaning(s) for 的

noun
  1. mark; target
  2. object; subject; focus
  3. point (e.g. of argument)

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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Sample Sentences for 的

His reply was short and to the point.
A good lawyer will always zero in on a key piece of evidence.
He was the envy of his friends.
Kunihiko hit the target with his first shot.
Her actions are to the point.

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