的まとまとJLPTN1›Freq.FrequencyTop 100じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounmark; targetPhysical or metaphorical target, such as in archery, shooting, or a goal to aim for.矢やが的まとに当あたった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe arrow hit the target.彼かれは批ひ判はんの的まとになった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe became the target of criticism.2nounobject; subject; focusThe central point of attention, discussion, or activity.彼かの女じょはいつも話わ題だいの的まとだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerShe is always the center of attention.その事じ件けんは調ちょう査さの的まととなった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe incident became the focus of the investigation.3nounpoint (of argument)Used in expressions like 的を射る (to hit the mark) or 的を絞る (to narrow down the point).彼かれの指し摘てきは的まとを射いている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHis point hits the mark.議ぎ論ろんの的まとを絞しぼりましょう。Break this sentence down in the analyzerLet's narrow down the point of discussion.See all 163 example sentences ›Usage patterns〈事こと〉の的まとになるto become the target/object of (criticism, attention, etc.)彼かれの発はつ言げんは批ひ判はんの的まとになった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHis remark became the target of criticism.的まとに当あたるto hit the target矢やが的まとに当あたった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe arrow hit the target.的まとを定さだめるto set/fix a target遠とおくに的まとを定さだめて練れん習しゅうした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerI practiced by setting a target far away.Expressions· 11垂すい涎ぜんの的まとobject of avid desire; object of envy憧あこがれの的まとobject of adoration; object of longing格かっ好こうの的まとready target; fair game注ちゅう目もくの的まとcenter of attention; focus of attention的まとを射いるto the point; pertinentShow 3 moreShow fewer的まとを得えるto the point; pertinent的まとを絞しぼるnarrow down; home in on; focus on; target羨せん望ぼうの的まとobject of envy; the envy of othersSee all 11 in Explore →