NichiDict

目当て

めあて
目あて目当
[meate]

Meanings

1.Noun

mark; guide; landmark

2.Noun

purpose; aim; goal; intention; end

3.Noun

sight (on a firearm)

Examples

目当ての本を見つけた。

I found the book I was looking for.

彼は出世を目当てに会社に入った。

He joined the company with the aim of career advancement.

多くの観光客は美しい紅葉を目当てにその山を訪れている。

Many tourists visit that mountain with the aim of seeing the beautiful autumn leaves.