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対象
taishou
Description
「対象」は、何かの目的や活動が向けられる相手や物のことです。
"対象" refers to the person or thing toward which a purpose or activity is directed.
「調査の対象」「子ども対象のイベント」のように使います。
It is used like "調査の対象" (object of investigation) or "子ども対象のイベント" (event for children).
Meanings
対象taishou
target; object of an action or study
この本は子どもが対象です。
This book is intended for children.
対象taishou
subject aimed at; those included
調査の対象は学生でした。
The survey targeted students.
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Notes
- Etymology
対 (facing/toward) + 象 (form/figure); the thing an action faces.
- Nuance
Don't confuse with 対照 (contrast) or 対称 (symmetry), all read taishou.
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