1A goal, target, or objective that one aims to achieve.
今年の目標は日本語能力試験のN2に合格することだ。
My goal this year is to pass the JLPT N2.
会社は来年度の売上目標を大幅に引き上げた。
The company significantly raised its sales target for next fiscal year.
彼は目標に向かって毎日コツコツ努力している。
He works steadily toward his goal every day.
具体的な目標を立てないと、計画は進まない。
If you don't set a concrete goal, your plan won't move forward.
2A conspicuous object or spot used as a landmark or point of reference.
大きな赤い看板を目標に進んでください。
Head toward the large red sign as your landmark.
遭難者は山頂に立つ鉄塔を目標にして歩いた。
The stranded hiker walked using the tower on the summit as a landmark.