的 — Target
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Keeping your eye (目) on the target (的) is how you achieve your purpose or goal.
Frequently Asked Questions About 的 (Target)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 的 (Target)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 的 ("Target", read as てき) is: Tequila (てき) distillery was the target of a massive tornado (まと)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 的 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 的 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 的 means "Target". Its primary reading is てき (On'yomi: てき; Kun'yomi: まと). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 的?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 的 include: 目的 (もくてき - purpose, goal, aim, objective, intention).
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