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purpose in Japanese

purpose in Japanese is 目的, 目標, 意図 — purpose means the reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

purpose in Japanese

目的
noun
Pronounced: mokuteki
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
目標
noun
Pronounced: mokuhyō
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
意図
noun
Pronounced: ito
Resolution; determination.
意向
noun
Pronounced: ikō
Resolution; determination.

What does "purpose" mean?

  1. noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
    "The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget."
  2. verb To intend or plan to do something.
    "He purposed to finish the project before the deadline."

purpose in a sentence

  • The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget.
  • She felt a new sense of purpose after starting the charity.
  • He purposed to finish the project before the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "purpose" in Japanese?

"purpose" in Japanese is 目的, 目標, 意図. purpose means: The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

How do you pronounce 目的?

"purpose" in Japanese is 目的, pronounced "mokuteki".

How do you use "purpose" in a sentence?

Example: "The purpose of the meeting was to finalize the budget." In Japanese, "purpose" is 目的, 目標, 意図.

Are there other ways to say "purpose" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "purpose": 目的, 目標, 意図, 意向.

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