No. 738 in Japanese
目指し
"目指し" (mezashi) means "aim" or "goal."
In a sentence
彼は医者を目指して一生懸命勉強している。
He is studying hard aiming to become a doctor.
The word "目指して" here is used to indicate the goal or aim of becoming a doctor.
彼女は成功を目指して努力している。
She is striving aiming at success.
The word "目指して" in this sentence shows the intent-directed effort towards achieving success.
我々はより良い未来を目指し行動しなければならない。
We have to act aiming for a better future.
Here, "目指し" employs the meaning of working towards a preferred or chosen objective, which is the better future.
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