bull's-eye; center of a target
Refers to the exact center of a target, especially in archery or shooting. Also used metaphorically for hitting a precise goal.
He released the arrow and splendidly hit the bull's-eye.
object of desire; most-coveted goal
Figurative extension of the bull's-eye sense: something highly desired or the ultimate prize one aims for.
The championship is the most-coveted goal for every team.
male crotch (as a target); the jewels
Colloquial term for the male genitalia as a target in fights or martial arts. Often used in the phrase 金的を蹴る.
He got kicked in the jewels and couldn't move for a while.
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
Compound of 金 (kin, 'gold, metal') and 的 (teki, 'target'). The literal meaning is 'golden target', referring to the bull's-eye. The slang sense is a metaphorical extension based on the target shape and value.