1.
target, mark, object of attack
A target for shooting or attack, or figuratively, the object of criticism, blame, or attention.
標的に命中した。
It hit the target.
いじめの標的にされた。
I was made a target of bullying.
彼は批判の標的になりやすいタイプだ。
He is the type who easily becomes a target of criticism.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 標的になる: to become a target
- 標的にする: to target, to make a target of
- 批判の標的: target of criticism
- 攻撃の標的: target of attack
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 的: target (more colloquial; also used in archery/darts)
- 目標: goal, objective (positive connotation; something to aim for)
- 対象: object, subject (neutral; used for surveys, research, policies)