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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

目当て

A specific target, purpose, or objective.

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目あて
お目当て common, slightly softer form
Noun

The Thing You're Aiming For

Identifies the specific person, item, or event that serves as the primary attraction or motivation for an action.

Example

A どうして この 店 に ?
B セール が お 目当て で 来ました 。

[A:] Why this store? [B:] I came for the sale.

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目当て
めあて
A specific target, purpose, or objective.
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