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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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