めど・目処・目途medo[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounaim; goal
2. nounprospect; outlook

• Synonym目的もくてきNeutralRefers to the purpose or intention behind what you do. 「目処」 is a rough goal or the prospect of getting something done, as in 「目処が立つ」「年内を目処に」.
• Synonym目標もくひょうNeutralA concrete goal or target to achieve, as in 「目標を達成する」; 「目処」 is only a rough goal or prospect.
• Synonym狙いねらいNeutralThe target you are aiming at or the intent behind something, with a sense of focus, as in 「狙いを定める」.
• SynonymあてNeutralSomething to count on or rely on, as in 「当てがない」; focuses on what you can depend on.
• Related目当てめあてNeutralSomething you are after or have set your sights on; colloquial, as in 「お目当ての品」.
• Related見通しみとおしNeutralA forecast or outlook for the future, as in 「見通しが甘い」; can also mean an unobstructed view.
• Related見込みみこみNeutralHope or likelihood that something will be achieved, focusing on whether it can happen, as in 「見込みがある」.
• Related意図いとNeutralThe underlying intention or plan behind an action, as in 「意図的に」.
• Related展望てんぼうWrittenAn outlook on long-term prospects; written/formal prose, as in 「将来の展望」.
• RelatedターゲットNeutralA loanword for the target of an action, common in marketing, as in 「ターゲット層」.
• RelatedあてどWrittenA goal or place to head for; written/formal prose, often in the negative, as in 「当て所なく歩く」.

Use 「目処」 for a rough goal or the prospect of getting something done, as in 「完成の目処が立つ」「年内を目処に」. For a purpose say 「目的」, for a concrete target 「目標」, for future prospects 「見通し」, and for something to count on 「当て」.

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1. 目印めじるし。目標もくひょう。