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:

饂飩は日本の伝統的な食べ物です。

Udon wa Nihon no dentō teki na tabemono desu

Udon is a traditional Japanese food.

Udon is a traditional Japanese food.

• 饂飩 - Udon, a type of Japanese noodle
• は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 日本 - Japan
• の - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
• 伝統的な - Traditional
• 食べ物 - food
• です - verb to be in the polite form

醤油は日本の伝統的な調味料です。

Shouyu wa Nihon no dentouteki na choumiryou desu

Soy sauce is a traditional Japanese seasoning.

• 醤油 - shoyu (soy sauce)
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 - Nihon (Japan)
• の - Possessive particle
• 伝統的な - dentoutekina (traditional)
• 調味料 - choumiryou (condiment)
• です - desu (verb to be)

間接的な影響は大きいです。

Kansetsuteki na eikyou wa ookii desu

The indirect impact is great.

• 間接的な - adjective meaning "indirect"
• 影響 - noun meaning "influence"
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 大きい - adjective meaning "big"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

論争は建設的なものであるべきだ。

Ronsou wa kensetsuteki na mono de aru beki da

The debates should be constructive.

Controversy must be constructive.

• 論争 (ronsou) - dispute, controversy
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 建設的 (kensetsuteki) - constructive
• な (na) - Particle indicating adjective
• もの (mono) - thing
• である (dearu) - to be
• べき (beki) - Duty, obligation
• だ (da) - to be

茶の湯は日本の伝統的な茶道の儀式です。

Chanoyu wa Nihon no dentōteki na sadō no gishiki desu

Chanoyu is a traditional ritual of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Canoyu is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

• 茶の湯 (Chanoyu) - Tea ceremony
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 日本 (Nihon) - Japan
• の (no) - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 伝統的な (dentōteki na) - Traditional
• 茶道 (chadō) - Tea path
• の (no) - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 儀式 (gishiki) - Ceremony, ritual
• です (desu) - polite way of being

肯定的な答えを出してください。

Kōteki na kotae o dashite kudasai

Please give a positive response.

Give a positive answer.

• 肯定的な - adjective meaning "affirmative" or "positive"
• 答え - noun meaning "answer"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 出して - verb in the imperative meaning "to give" or "to provide"
• ください - verb in the imperative meaning "please"

自由は人間の基本的な権利です。

Jiyuu wa ningen no kihonteki na kenri desu

Freedom is a fundamental right of human beings.

Freedom is the basic right of humans.

• 自由 - freedom
• は - Topic particle
• 人間 - Human being
• の - Possession particle
• 基本的な - basic
• 権利 - right
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

総合的なアプローチが必要です。

Sougouteki na apurouchi ga hitsuyou desu

The general approach is needed.

You need a comprehensive approach.

• 総合的な - comprehensive, complete
• アプローチ - approach
• が - particle that indicates subject
• 必要 - necessary
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

竹は日本の伝統的な素材です。

Take wa Nihon no dentō-teki na sozai desu

Bamboo is a traditional material in Japan.

Bamboo is a traditional Japanese material.

• 竹 (take) - means "bamboo" in Japanese
• は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 日本 (nihon) - means "Japan" in Japanese
• の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
• 伝統的な (dentōteki na) - adjective meaning "traditional"
• 素材 (sozai) - means "material" in Japanese
• です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense

素材が豊富なデザインは魅力的です。

Sozai ga houfu na dezain wa miryokuteki desu

A design with a wide variety of materials is attractive.

The design with abundant materials is attractive.

• 素材 (sozai) - material
• が (ga) - partícula que indica o sujeito de uma frase
• 豊富 (houfu) - abundant, plentiful
• な (na) - auxiliary adjective that indicates a state of being
• デザイン (dezain) - Design
• は (wa) - partícula que indica o tópico de uma frase
• 魅力的 (miryokuteki) - attractive, charming
• です (desu) - copula que indica polidez e formalidade