目的

NOUN (1)

[/mokuˈteki/^ja-JP]

purpose literal / goal literal / aim literal / objective literal / intention literal / destination untranslatable (While 'destination' can relate, it typically implies a physical location rather than an abstract goal.)

Synonyms 目的地 formalrelated , 意図 formal

Antonyms 無目的

「目的」 (mokuteki) refers to the purpose, goal, aim, or objective for which something is done or exists. It signifies the end or desired result of an action, plan, or undertaking. While it can sometimes be used to denote a destination, particularly when that destination is the objective of a journey, its primary meaning is broader, encompassing abstract purposes and intentions rather than solely physical locations.

私たちのプロジェクトの最終的な目的は、新しい技術を開発することです。 — The ultimate purpose of our project is to develop new technology.
何のために生きるのか、人生の目的を見つけるのは難しい。 — It is difficult to find the purpose of life, what you live for.
彼は大阪に行くという目的を持っていた。 — He had the objective of going to Osaka.