照準
Meanings
1
Refers to the alignment of a firearm's sights or the act of aiming. Used in technical, military, and shooting contexts.
I adjust the rifle's sight.
He took aim at the target.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に照準を定めるto fix one's sights/aim on something
The new product is aimed at young women.
- 照準がずれるfor one's aim to be off/misaligned
The lens was bent, so the sight alignment was thrown off.
- 照準器で〈物〉を狙うto aim at something using a sight/scope
He aimed at the target through the scope and fired.
Expressions
- 照準を合わせるset one's sights on; take aim at; have one's mind on