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[もく()·てき()]
mokuteki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 目的

noun
  1. purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

Definition and Synonyms for 目的

Sake a reason for wanting something done
Synonyms: ため, ため, 利益, 目的
Purpose what something is used for
Synonyms: ファンクション, 主意, 使いどころ, 使い方, 使い道, 働き, 働く, 効用, 実利, 役割, 役目, 本旨, 機能, 狙い, 狙う, , 用法, 用途, 甲斐, 甲斐, 目当て, 目的, 職能, 趣旨
End the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Synonyms: めど, 目印, 目当て, 目標, 目的, 目的地
Target the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Synonyms: めど, ターゲット, 意図, 狙い, 狙う, 目印, 目当て, 目標, 目的
Aim an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Synonyms: あて, めど, あてど, 作意, 宛所, 当てる, 意図, 意趣, 狙い, 狙う, 目印, 目当て, 目標, 目的

Meanings for each kanji in 目的

» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor
» bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending

Categories 目的 is a member of

Welfare something that aids or promotes well-being
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Usefulness the quality of being of practical use
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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End the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
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Sample Sentences for 目的

Serving people is his sole purpose in life.
The data in her paper serves to further our purpose.
He finally achieved his goals.
He is sure to accomplish his purpose.
They made straight for their destination.

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