aim in Japanese
aim in Japanese is 狙い, 目的, 目標 — aim means to point a weapon or object at a target.
aim in Japanese
狙い
Pronounced: nerai
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
目的
Pronounced: mokuteki
目標
Pronounced: mokuhyō
目指す
Pronounced: mezasu
(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
狙う
Pronounced: nerau
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
What does "aim" mean?
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verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
"He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it."
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verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
"We aim to finish the project by Friday."
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noun A goal or intention.
"Her aim was to become a doctor by thirty."
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noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.
"His aim was off, and the shot missed the target."
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aim in a sentence
- He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it.
- She aimed the camera at the sunset.
- We aim to finish the project by Friday.
- She aims to read one book every week this year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "aim" in Japanese?
"aim" in Japanese is 狙い, 目的, 目標. aim means: To point a weapon or object at a target.
How do you pronounce 狙い?
"aim" in Japanese is 狙い, pronounced "nerai".
How do you use "aim" in a sentence?
Example: "He aimed the arrow carefully before releasing it." In Japanese, "aim" is 狙い, 目的, 目標.
Are there other ways to say "aim" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "aim": 狙い, 目的, 目標, 目指す, 狙う.
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