目め当あて
Meanings
Noun
1. mark; guide; landmark
I walked toward the tower I could see in the distance, using it as a landmark.
2. purpose; aim; goal; intention; end
However, the person they were looking for is not there.
3. sight (on a firearm)
Kanji used
eye
hit (the target)
Pitch accent
め
あて
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Composed of
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
being interested in someone (only) for sex
being interested in someone (only) for sex
Examples (14 in total)
I was able to buy the thing I was looking for!
I immediately found what I was looking for.
I quickly found the store I was looking for.
However, the person they were looking for is not there.
I walked toward the tower I could see in the distance, using it as a landmark.
From among them, I picked up the item I was after.
No matter how much I search, I can't find the information I'm looking for.
We steered the boat by the light of the lighthouse.
Use the clock tower in front of the station as your landmark to get here.
He staged an accident to get the insurance money.
You must not take anything other than what you are looking for.
The well we are looking for is in the middle of the ritual site.
When I got past the tall thicket, I saw the figure I was looking for.
I went to the theater early to get a good seat.