purpose

目的

何かが存在する理由、行う理由、または達成したいこと。

やさしい英語で： The reason something exists or is done, or what someone wants to achieve.

• What is the purpose of this tool?
• She explained the purpose of her visit.
• These boxes serve several different purposes.

使い方： purpose of something (What is the purpose of this button?); for the purpose of doing something (The room is used for the purpose of storing tools.)

類義語： aim, reason, goal, function

よく使う表現： purpose of something, for a purpose, serve a purpose, main purpose

用途、役割

ものが果たす役割や、使うことを想定された目的。

やさしい英語で： The job that something does or the way it is meant to be used.

• What is the purpose of this tool?
• The old box serves a useful purpose.
• These rooms have different purposes.

使い方： the purpose of something (The purpose of this button is to turn the lights off.)

類義語： function, role

よく使う表現： serve a purpose, main purpose, practical purpose

意図する、計画する

何かをしようと決めたり、計画したりする。

やさしい英語で： To decide or plan to do something.

• I purpose to leave tomorrow.
• They purposed to build a school.
• He had purposed to return before winter.

使い方： purpose to do something (She purposed to finish the journey alone.)

類義語： intend, plan, resolve

よく使う表現： purpose to return, purpose to leave