synonym Comparative
目標
VS
掲げる
Differences Between "目標" and "掲げる"
Option A
目標
Meaning
goal, target, objective
Reading
もくひょう (mokuhyō)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今年の目標はN2に合格することです。
My goal for this year is to pass N2.
Option B
掲げる
Meaning
to put up (a notice), to display, to hoist (a flag), to set up (a goal)
Reading
かかげる (kakageru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は高い目標を掲げて日々の仕事に取り組んでいる。
He sets high goals and works on his daily tasks.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(goal, target, objective)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 目標: A specific aim or desired outcome that a person or group works towards. It implies a clear direction for effort and planning.
- 掲げる: Used for displaying something publicly or formally, or for setting a high goal/ideal. (旗や目標など、公に高く示す、または理想として設定する際に使われます。)
- 目標: A specific aim or desired outcome that a person or group works towards. It implies a clear direction for effort and planning.
- 掲げる: Used for displaying something publicly or formally, or for setting a high goal/ideal. (旗や目標など、公に高く示す、または理想として設定する際に使われます。)
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