Translation and Meaning of: 目標 - mokuhyou
The Japanese word 「目標」 (mokuhyou) is composed of two kanji: 「目」 (me) which means "eye" or "point of view" and 「標」 (hyou), which means "sign" or "marker". Together, these characters form the concept of "goal" or "objective", leading to the idea of having something clear and visible that guides our actions or intentions. The combination of these kanji suggests an image of a milestone or specific point that one wishes to reach or visualize.
In practice, the term 「目標」 is widely used in various contexts, from the business world to personal life. Companies establish 「目標」 to define their strategic directions and measure their success. Likewise, individuals can set personal 「目標」 to guide their desires and achieve their dreams in a more structured way. The use of this word always refers to a defined purpose, something that one works to achieve, symbolizing determination and focus.
The origin of the characters is interesting; 「目」 has historical roots in ancient representations, symbolizing human vision and perception. The kanji 「標」 is related to symbols that were used to mark locations and directions, a common practice in societies that depended on the association of visual concepts for orientation. Thus, the combination of these kanji encapsulates the essence of what a goal is: something that needs to be clearly seen and understood for effective efforts to be directed towards it.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 目的 (mokuhyō) - General objective
- ターゲット (tāgetto) - Target audience or specific point in the context of marketing
- 目的地 (mokutekichi) - Destination or place to which one is heading, in a physical or figurative sense.
- 目指すもの (mezasu mono) - Things that one seeks to achieve or attain in of goals.
- 目的点 (mokutekiten) - Specific point of an objective within a plan or project
Related words
Romaji: mokuhyou
Kana: もくひょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: brand; goal; target
Meaning in English: mark;objective;target
Definition: The final result or destination to be achieved.
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How to Write in Japanese - (目標) mokuhyou
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Example Sentences - (目標) mokuhyou
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Watashitachi wa mokuhyō o tassei shimashita. Subete ga ryō deshita
We reached our goal. Everything is finished.
We achieved our goals. Everything has been completed.
- 私たちは - We
- 目標を - objective
- 達成しました - we reached
- すべてが - everything
- 完了しました - has been completed
Watashitachi wa mokuhyō o sadameru shite doryoku shimasu
We set goals and strive to achieve them.
We set goals and we will work hard.
- 私たちは - We
- 目標を - Goals
- 定めて - We define
- 努力します - We strive
Kono keikaku ni wa meikaku na mokuhyō ga hitsuyō desu
This plan needs clear goals.
This plan requires a clear goal.
- この計画 - This plan
- には - require
- 明確な - Of course
- 目標 - objective
- が - is
- 必要です - necessary
Idainaaru mokuhyou wo mochitsuzukeru koto ga seikou e no kagi de aru
Having a great goal is the key to continuous success.
Maintaining big goals is the key to success.
- 偉大なる - Great, magnificent
- 目標 - Objective, goal
- を - direct object particle
- 持ち続ける - maintain, continue to have
- こと - abstract noun
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- への - preposition "to"
- 鍵 - key
- である - to be
Kyōryoku na chikara de mokuhyō o tassei shiyou
Achieve your goals with mighty power.
- 強力な - strong, powerful
- 力で - strongly
- 目標を - objective
- 達成しよう - Achieve, accomplish
Chakuchaku to mokuhyou ni chikazuite iru
I am constantly progressing toward my goal.
It is constantly approaching the goal.
- 着々と - Adverb that means "gradually" or "constantly"
- 目標 - Noun that means "objective" or "goal"
- に - particle that indicates the direction or target of the action
- 近づいている - verb that means "getting closer" or "getting close"
Watashi no nerai wa takai mokuhyō o tassei suru koto desu
My goal is to achieve high goals.
- 私 (watashi) - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 狙い (nerai) - noun meaning "goal" or "target"
- は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 高い (takai) - adjective that means "high" or "elevated"
- 目標 (mokuhyou) - noun meaning "goal" or "objective"
- を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
- 達成する (tassei suru) - compound verb meaning "to reach" or "to achieve"
- こと (koto) - noun indicating an abstract action or event
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
Watashitachi wa tsuneni mokuhyō o motte zenshin suru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important that we always advance with our goals.
- 私たちは - We
- 常に - Always
- 目標を - Goals
- 持って - TO HAVE
- 前進することが - advance
- 大切です - is important
Kyūkyoku no mokuhyō wa jiko chōetsu desu
The ultimate goal is self -conceived.
- 究極の - "the last" or "the most"
- 目標 - "objective"
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 自己 - "yourself"
- 超越 - "transcend" or "sur"
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
Jiritsu wa jinsei no taisetsu na mokuhyō desu
Independence is an important goal in life.
- 自立 - means "independence" or "autonomy".
- は - Grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 人生 - means "human life."
- の - grammatical particle that indicates the relationship of possession or belonging.
- 大切 - It means "important" or "valuable".
- な - grammatical particle indicating an adjective.
- 目標 - means "objective" or "goal".
- です - Verb "to be" in polite form.
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