godan verb (-su), transitive verb
aim at; try for; have an eye on
Used for aiming at a goal, target, or desired state; often with を marking the objective.
彼は医者を目指している。
He is aiming to become a doctor.
優勝を目指して練習
I practice hard, aiming for the championship.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
head for; go toward
Used for physically heading toward a place or direction; often with を marking the destination.
船は港を目指して進んだ。
The ship headed for the port.
頂上を目指して山道を登る。
We climb the mountain trail, heading for the summit.