目的のためには手段を選ばない。
The ends justify the means.
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The purpose of this trip is to relax in a hot spring.
犯人は身代金目的で子供を誘拐した。
The criminal kidnapped the child for ransom.
彼はついに念願の目的を遂げた。
He finally achieved his long-cherished goal.
彼はありとあらゆる手段を尽くして目的を達成した。
He used every possible means to achieve his goal.
初めに、このプロジェクトの目的を説明します。
First, I will explain the purpose of this project.
彼の本当の目的がなんなのか、誰も知らない。
Nobody knows what his true purpose actually is.
彼は目的のためなら、非情な決断も厭わない。
He doesn't hesitate to make heartless decisions if it's for his goal.
スマホのマップを頼りに、目的のカフェを探した。
Relying on the smartphone's map, I looked for the cafe I was heading to.
平和の維持こそが、人類にとっての至上の目的である。
The maintenance of peace is the supreme goal for humanity.
Usage Notes
Refers to the aim or reason behind an action or event.
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