1.
target, object, subject
The thing or person that is the focus of an action, study, feeling, or policy.
この割引は学生が対象です。
This discount is targeted at students.
研究の対象は日本語の文法だ。
The subject of the research is Japanese grammar.
対象年齢は3歳から6歳までです。
The target age is from 3 to 6 years old.
調査の対象は二十代の女性だ。
The subjects of the survey are women in their twenties.
この保険は六十五歳以上の方が対象になります。
This insurance is for people aged 65 and over.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 対象になる (to become a target/subject of)
- 対象とする (to target, to focus on)
- 〜を対象に (targeting ~)
- 対象者 (target person, eligible person)
- 対象年齢 (target age)
- 対象外 (outside the scope, not covered)
HOMOPHONE:
- 対象 (target, object) vs. 対照 (contrast, comparison)
USAGE: Commonly used in business, research, and policy contexts to specify who or what something applies to.
Related Words
Contrast:
対照 (homophone - contrast)