What does 目当て mean?
目当て is a Japanese noun meaning “aim” or “what one is after” in English. It can also be translated as “landmark (to guide by)” depending on context. It is written as 目当て in kanji, めあて in hiragana, and meate in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼はお金目当てで彼女と結婚した。
He married her for her money.
あの店のケーキが目当てで来た。
I came for that shop's cakes.