What is '目的' called in English?

'目的' in English is called "Purpose". Purpose refers to: 何かを行う、または創造される理由、あるいは何かが存在する理由。

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What is an example sentence for Purpose in Japanese?

English: "What is the purpose of your visit?" | Japanese: "ご訪問の目的は何ですか？"

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purpose Meaning in Japanese (purpose 英語意味)

noun目的

verb意図する

目的 in English:purpose

Phonetic:もくてき

Quick Answer • 要約

purpose の日本語の意味は「目的, 意図する」です。 (何かを行う、または創造される理由、あるいは何かが存在する理由。)

Definitions of Purpose

1
noun
目的
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
何かを行う、または創造される理由、あるいは何かが存在する理由。
2
verb
意図する
To have as one's intention or objective.
自分の意図または目標として持つこと。

Example Sentences

formal

“What is the purpose of your visit?”

ご訪問の目的は何ですか？

casual

“Her life lacked purpose after retirement.”

退職後、彼女の人生には目的がなかった。

business

“The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project.”

会議の主な目的は、新しいプロジェクトについて話し合うことです。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

aim goal objective intention reason

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

aimlessnesspointlessnessfutility

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepurposed

present participlepurposing

adjectivepurposeful

adjectivepurposeless

adverbpurposely

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on purposeexpression

Intentionally; not by accident.

to good purposeexpression

With a beneficial or successful result.

sense of purposecollocation

A feeling of having a clear aim or goal in life.

purpose Meaning in Japanese (purpose 英語 意味)