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目指す
mezasu
Description
「目指す」は、なりたい自分やほしい結果に向かって進むことを言います。
"目指す" means to move toward the self you want to become or the result you want.
夢や目標について話すときによく使う言葉です。
It is a word often used when talking about dreams or goals.
Meanings
目指すmezasu
to aim for; to set as one's goal
私は医者を目指しています。
I am aiming to become a doctor.
目指すmezasu
to head for; to aim toward a place
山の頂上を目指して歩いた。
I walked aiming for the mountain summit.
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Notes
- Etymology
目 (eye) + 指す (to point), literally 'to point one's eyes at' a goal.
- Nuance
takes を for the goal, and often implies active effort toward it.
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