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目的

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目的

くてき
Noun
Freq #407
1

purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

Examples
彼の目的はそのテストに合格することです。
His object is to pass the test.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-め
ま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
8 strokes
Frequency: 105
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

bull's eye
mark
target
object
adjective ending

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いくは
ゆくは
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