Translation and Meaning of: 的 - mato

The Japanese word 「的」 (mato) is a noun that has a central meaning of "target" or "objective," and it is often used in contexts involving archery, target shooting, and similar activities. The expression carries with it the notion of a point of focus, whether literally or figuratively, making it a quite versatile word in the Japanese language.

Etimologically, 「的」 is composed of the ideogram that can also represent a suffix for possessive adjectives, but in the context of "mato," its meaning shifts towards the concept of something to be achieved. In kanji, it is made up of the radical 「白」 which means "white" and suggests clarity, and the component 「勺」 related to scooping or taking small amounts. This combination suggests the idea of a clearly defined target.

In the Japanese language, mato is not just a word used to describe a target in archery or hunting. It can be found in idiomatic expressions and phrases that convey the idea of focusing on results or setting goals to be achieved. It is interesting to note how this word intertwines in everyday life, reflecting both physical aspects and personal or professional goals. This symbolic duality makes the word 「的」 a fundamental expression within Japanese culture and language. It reminds us of the importance of establishing clear objectives to achieve success in our various endeavors.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 目的 (mokuteki) - objective
• 目的地 (mokutekichi) - Destination (location related to the objective)
• 目的物 (mokutekibutsu) - Object of the objective
• 目的意識 (mokuteki ishiki) - Awareness of the objective
• 目的性 (mokutekisei) - Nature of the objective
• 目的語 (mokutekigo) - Target language (in the context of a learning objective)
• 目的地探し (mokutekichi sagashi) - Search for the destination (related to the objective)
• 目的を持つ (mokuteki o motsu) - Have a goal
• 目的を果たす (mokuteki o hatasu) - Achieve a goal
• 目的を定める (mokuteki o sadameru) - Define a goal
• 目的を見失う (mokuteki o miushinau) - Lose sight of the objective
• 目的を達成する (mokuteki o tassei suru) - Achieve a goal
• 目的を追求する (mokuteki o tsuikyuu suru) - Pursue a goal
• 目的を持った (mokuteki o motta) - With a goal
• 目的を持って (mokuteki o motte) - With a goal in mind
• 目的を設定する (mokuteki o settei suru) - Set a goal
• 目的を達する (mokuteki o tatsu) - Achieve an objective (synonym of reach)
• 目的を達成した (mokuteki o tassei shita) - Objective achieved
• 目的を達成して (mokuteki o tassei shite) - After reaching the goal
• 目的を達成するために (mokuteki o tassei suru tame ni) - To achieve the goal
• 目的を達成するための (mokuteki o tassei suru tame no) - For the achievement of the objective
• 目的を達成するために必要な (mokuteki o tassei suru tame ni hitsuyou na) - Necessary to achieve the goal
• 目的を達成するための手段 (mokuteki o tassei suru tame no shudan) - Ways to achieve the goal

的

Romaji: mato
Kana: まと
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: brand; target

Meaning in English: mark;target

Definition: It refers to purpose or goal.

Example Sentences - (的) mato

See below some example sentences:

幸せは人生の最高の目的です。

Shiawase wa jinsei no saikou no mokuteki desu

Happiness is the ultimate goal of life.

Happiness is the best purpose of life.

• 幸せ - happiness
• は - Topic particle
• 人生 - life
• の - Possession particle
• 最高 - the best
• の - Possession particle
• 目的 - objective
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

実用的なアイデアを考える。

Jitsuyō teki na aidea o kangaeru

Think of practical ideas.

Think of practical ideas.

• 実用的な - practical, useful
• アイデア - idea
• を - Direct object particle
• 考える - Think, consider

学芸は文化的な活動です。

Gakugei wa bunkateki na katsudou desu

Gakugei is a cultural activity.

Gym is a cultural activity.

• 学芸 - means "art and culture" in Japanese.
• は - topic particle in Japanese, which indicates that the subject of the sentence is "学芸".
• 文化的な - Japanese adjective meaning "cultural".
• 活動 - Japanese noun meaning "activity".
• です - verb "to be" in Japanese, which indicates that the sentence is an affirmative statement.

周期は定期的に繰り返されます。

Shuuki wa teikiteki ni kurikaesaremasu

Cycles repeat regularly.

The cycle is repeated regularly.

• 周期 - Period
• は - Topic particle
• 定期的に - regularly
• 繰り返されます - is repeated

動的なアプリケーションを開発するのはとても楽しいです。

Douteki na apurikeeshon wo kaihatsu suru no wa totemo tanoshii desu

Developing dynamic applications is very pleasant.

Developing a dynamic app is a lot of fun.

• 動的な - dynamic
• アプリケーション - application
• を - Particle that indicates the object of the action
• 開発する - develop
• のは - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• とても - very
• 楽しい - fun
• です - verb to be in the polite form

割り算は数学の基本的な計算方法です。

Warizan wa suugaku no kihonteki na keisan houhou desu

Division is a basic calculation method in mathematics.

Division is the basic calculation method in mathematics.

• 割り算 - It means "division" in Japanese.
• は - It is a TOPIC1TICLE particle indicating that "divisão" is the subject of the sentence.
• 数学 - It means "mathematics" in Japanese.
• の - It is a possessive particle indicating that "mathematics" is the owner of "division".
• 基本的な - It means "basic" or "fundamental" in Japanese.
• 計算方法 - means "calculation method" in Japanese.
• です - It is a closing partic1E31Cle that indicates that the sentence is complete and formal.

作物は農業の基本的な要素です。

Sakumotsu wa nōgyō no kihonteki na yōso desu

Crops are basic elements of agriculture.

Crops are the basic elements of agriculture.

• 作物 - cultivation
• は - Topic particle
• 農業 - agriculture
• の - Possessive particle
• 基本的 - Basic
• な - adjectival suffix
• 要素 - Element
• です - Verb to be/estar

保守的な考え方は時に必要です。

Hoshuteki na kangaekata wa toki ni hitsuyou desu

Conservative thinking is sometimes necessary.

Conservative thinking is sometimes necessary.

• 保守的な - conservative
• 考え方 - way of thinking
• は - Topic particle
• 時に - sometimes
• 必要 - necessary
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

今日の会談は非常に建設的でした。

Kyou no kaidan wa hijou ni kensetsu teki deshita

Today's lecture was very constructive.

Today's lecture was very constructive.

• 今日の会談 - "Kyou no kaidan" means "today's meeting" in Japanese.
• は - "Wa" is a grammatical particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 非常に - "Hijouni" means "a lot" or "extremely" in Japanese.
• 建設的 - "Kensetsuteki" means "constructive" in Japanese.
• でした - "Deshita" is a polite past form of the verb "to be" in Japanese.

この方法は効果的です。

Kono hōhō wa kōkateki desu

This method is effective.

This method is effective.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 方法 - noun meaning "method" or "way"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 効果的 - adjective that means "effective" or "efficient"
• です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form