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〜を目的に: for the purpose of; aiming at

N2 · 04 Purpose, means and scope

States the goal or purpose of an action in a clear, slightly formal way.

Noun + を目的に (also 〜を目的として, 〜を目的とした + noun, 〜が目的で). Used in explanations, notices and reports. The noun is the goal: 研究を目的に来日した.

Examples

He came to Japan for the purpose of studying Japanese.

Programs aimed at maintaining health are popular.

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