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ゴール

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Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

goal (sports); basket (basketball)

Refers to the physical goal structure in soccer, hockey, etc., or the basket in basketball. Also used for the act of scoring a goal.

2

noun

finish line; winning post

Used in racing contexts (track, marathon, horse racing) for the line or post that marks the end of the race.

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

finishing (a race); reaching the finish line

abbreviationsports

Abbreviation of ゴールイン. Refers to the act of finishing a race, often used as a suru-verb.

See also: ゴールイン

4

noun

goal; objective

General figurative use for a target or aim, similar to English 'goal' in non-sports contexts.

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