to aim
01
狙う, 向ける
to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing
Transitive: to aim a weapon | to aim a weapon somewhere
例
The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.
射手は注意深く的を狙って矢を放った。
02
目指す, 意図する
to intend or attempt to achieve something
Transitive: to aim to do sth
例
We aim to provide excellent customer service.
03
向ける, 狙う
to direct criticism, humor, or other forms of expression toward a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to aim a discourse or expression at sb/sth
例
The comedian cleverly aimed his jokes at the politicians in the audience.
コメディアンは聴衆の中の政治家に向けて巧みにジョークを放った。
04
向ける, 狙う
to direct a product, event, information, etc. toward a specific target audience group
Transitive: to aim a product or event at a target group
例
The company aims its advertising at young professionals.
その会社は若い専門家に向けて広告を向けています。
05
目指す, 狙う
to focus one's efforts or work towards achieving a specific goal or outcome
Intransitive: to aim at a goal or outcome | to aim for a goal or outcome
例
She aimed at making a positive impact on the community through her work.
彼女は自分の仕事を通じてコミュニティに良い影響を与えることを目指していた。
06
狙う, 向ける
to point or direct an object, action, or blow towards a person or thing
Transitive: to aim sth at sb/sth
例
She aimed the water hose at the plants to water them.
彼女は植物に水をやるためにホースを向けた。
Aim
01
目標, 目的
a specific, concrete objective that a person or group actively works toward, believing it to be realistically achievable
例
His aim is to finish the marathon in under four hours.
彼の目標は、4時間以内にマラソンを完走することです。
02
目的, 目標
a general purpose or intended direction that shapes decisions and actions, even if it is not strictly defined or guaranteed to be achieved
例
His aim was to create a more inclusive workplace.
彼の目的は、より包括的な職場を作ることでした。
03
狙い, 目標
the action of directing something at an object
04
方向, 方位
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
05
照準, 正確さ
the ability or action of pointing a weapon, tool, or object precisely toward a target, especially in shooting
例
Good aim is essential in archery if you want to hit the bullseye.
的を射たいなら、アーチェリーでは良い照準が不可欠です。
