Translation

目的 / 意図 / パーパス / 狙い

Meaning

Purpose is the reason you do something, or the intended use of something. 'What is the purpose of this meeting?' It also means a sense of meaning in life: 'She feels a strong sense of purpose.'

Examples

• その旅の目的は観光ではなかった。
  The purpose of the trip was not tourism.
• 目的意識を持つことが大切だ。
  It's important to have a sense of purpose.