私の目標は
watashi no mokuhyō wa
The English phrase "my goal is" is translated into Japanese as 私の目標は (watashi no mokuhyō wa).
This phrase is used to introduce a specific objective or ambition that a person wants to achieve. You can also use the noun 目標 alone to mean "goal" or "target" without the full "my goal is" structure.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the sentence sound polite and complete, you should end the sentence with です or ことです after stating the goal. Specifically, using a verb in its dictionary form followed by ことです is an alternative way to express a goal formally.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no mokuhyō wa
Did you know?
- When stating a goal in a job interview, Japanese speakers often use the phrase 目標を掲げる which literally means 'to hoist a goal'. This evokes the image of raising a flag or a banner to signal a challenge.
- The word 目標 contains the character for 'eye' (目), reflecting the idea that a goal is something you keep your eyes fixed upon to stay on track.
- In Japanese culture, goals are often discussed in terms of 'growth' 成長 rather than 'achievement' 達成. Stating a goal as a desire to grow is frequently seen as more virtuous than stating a desire to win or reach a specific rank.
Examples in context
- 私の目標は医者になることだ。My goal is to become a doctor.This sentence demonstrates how to use 私の目標は to state a professional ambition.Tatoeba #866827 by thyc244, translation #453170 by FeuDRenais
- 私の目標は大学で優秀な成績を収めることです。My goal is to achieve excellent grades at university.
- 私の目標は上級レベルの日本語を話せることです。My goal is to be able to speak advanced-level Japanese.
- 今度のテストで100点を取らないつもりはありません。I don't intend to get anything less than 100 points on the next test.
- 私の目標は、毎日英語を勉強することです。Watashi no mokuhyou wa, mainichi eigo o benkyou suru koto desu.My goal is to study English every day.
- 私の目標は、来年日本へ行くことです。Watashi no mokuhyou wa, rainen Nihon e iku koto desu.My goal is to go to Japan next year.
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are talking about their future plans.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、私の目標は世界一周旅行をすることなんだ。Misaki, watashi no mokuhyō wa sekai isshū ryokō o suru koto nanda.Misaki, my goal is to travel around the world.
- 美咲 Misakiそれはすごいね！いつ行くつもりなの？Sore wa sugoi ne! Itsu iku tsumori nano?That's amazing! When do you plan to go?
- 陽太 Yotaお金を貯めてから、来年に行きたいと思っているよ。Okane o tamete kara, rainen ni ikitai to omotte iru yo.I want to go next year after I save some money.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太ならきっと達成できると思うよ。頑張ってね。Yōta nara kitto tassei dekiru to omou yo. Ganbatte ne.I think you can definitely achieve it, Yota. Good luck.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
