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VocabJLPT N1

sight (e.g. of a gun)

Noun

Definitions

1. sight (e.g. of a gun)
2. aim

This noun refers to the act of aiming at a target, commonly used in contexts involving weapons, cameras, or figuratively when focusing effort on a goal. You might hear it in phrases like "aiming at an enemy" or "setting one's sights on a target."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The wind shifted, so I adjusted my aim slightly to the left.

Sentence 2

Shouldn't we take another look at which customer segment we're targeting?

Sentence 3

If you line up your sights beforehand, you won't panic.

Sentence 4

The research plan will be designed with the focus on hypothesis testing.

Sentence 5

At what point should we recalibrate our aim?