“Purpose” in Japanese
Short answer
Purpose in Japanese is “使い道” (tsukaimichi). Full meaning: purpose, utility, objective; way to use something.
Other ways to say “Purpose” in Japanese
目的
mokuteki purpose, goal, aim, objective, intention
パーパス
paapasu purpose, business purpose, corporate purpose
旨意
shii intent, purpose, aim
思惑
shiwaku expectation, anticipation, prediction, forecast, calculations; purpose, intention, motive, ulterior motive; others' opinions of one
目当て
meate mark, guide, landmark; purpose, aim, goal, intention, end; sight (on a firearm)
為
tame good, advantage, benefit, welfare; sake, purpose, objective, aim; consequence, result, effect
意思
ishi intention, wish, purpose, mind (to do)
用途
youto use, service, purpose
目差し
mezashi aim, goal, purpose; look, eyes, expression of eyes
心算
tsumori intention, plan, purpose, expectation; belief, assumption, thought, conviction
目てき
mokuteki purpose, goal, aim, objective, intention
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