Meaning of 目指す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目指す, 目差す, 目ざすJLPT 2
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Kana Readingめざす
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Romajimezasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to aim at; to have an eye on
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Example Sentences
目指す, 目差す, 目ざす, めざす used in context
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工業区と商業区が一体となった総合的な開発区を目指しております。
We are aiming for an integrated development zone that combines business and industrial quarters.
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明日の今ごろ、彼らは選手権を目指して戦っているところだろう。
They will be fighting for the championship this time tomorrow.
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She is always out to make a buck.
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彼らは秘密に投票し、公職をめざしてもよいし、また不適切な行為をする公職老の免職を要求してもよい。
They vote in secret, may seek public office, and may demand the removal of public officials who behave improperly.
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They campaigned for racial equality.
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They are contending for the prize.
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
On: サ
Kun: さ.す, さ.し
10 strokes
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
On: シ
Kun: ゆび, さ.す, -さ.し
9 strokes
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
5 strokes
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