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日本語WordNet
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
JMdict
AIによる解説
A very common noun meaning intention, goal, or function. Also used as a verb meaning to intend. Key phrases: 'on purpose' (intentionally), 'to no purpose' (uselessly), 'serve a purpose' (be useful).
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The philosopher pondered the question "to be or not to be" in contemporary terms, examining whether existence possessed inherent meaning or required individuals to create purpose through authentic engagement with life's challenges.
哲学者は現代の用語で「生きるべきか死ぬべきか」という問いを熟考し、存在が固有の意味を持つのか、それとも個人が人生の課題との真正な関わりを通じて目的を創造する必要があるのかを検討した。
Pronunciation data from ipa-dict (MIT License) based on cmudict-ipa by @lingz