まと
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
Colloquialism
1. to be to the point; to be pertinent
prob. originated as a misuse of 的を射る but now in common use
Kanji used
target
gain
Composed of
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
Examples (2 in total)
Her explanation was to the point.
Tom's comments are always to the point.