Word details
目指す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目指す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on
Examples
教育はテストに合格することを目指すべきでない。
Education shouldn't be aimed at passing a test.
2
to go toward; to head for
Examples
アメリカ人はみんな、成功の機会のある北部を目指している。
Americans are all heading north to the land of opportunity.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
目
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1
On
モクボク
Kun
め-めま-
Nanori
さかんさがんさっかさつか
指
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シ
Kun
ゆびさ.す-さ.し
Nanori
いいぶさしさす
差
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
10 strokesFrequency 449JLPT N2Grade 4
On
サ
Kun
さ.すさ.し
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