目指す
めざす
mezasu
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 72 - JLPT N2

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目指す (めざす (mezasu)) means "to aim for". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to aim for

Also : to strive for · to pursue

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Example Sentences

目指す、じかんがありません。

めざす、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

目指す、まいにちべんきょうします。

めざす、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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