(ひょうてき)

ひょうてき
noun
target, mark
1. target, mark, object of attack
A target for shooting or attack, or figuratively, the object of criticism, blame, or attention.
標的(ひょうてき)命中(めいちゅう)した。
It hit the target.
いじめの標的(ひょうてき)にされた。
I was made a target of bullying.
(かれ)批判(ひはん)標的(ひょうてき)になりやすいタイプだ。
He is the type who easily becomes a target of criticism.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 標的(ひょうてき)になる: to become a target
  • 標的(ひょうてき)にする: to target, to make a target of
  • 批判(ひはん)標的(ひょうてき): target of criticism
  • 攻撃(こうげき)標的(ひょうてき): target of attack

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (まと): target (more colloquial; also used in archery/darts)
  • 目標(もくひょう): goal, objective (positive connotation; something to aim for)
  • 対象(たいしょう): object, subject (neutral; used for surveys, research, policies)