がつく【めどがつく】

Frequency rank: 38,257. – 38,767.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ku' ending
  1. to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
Forms
  • がつく【めどがつく】Frequency rank: 38,257. – 38,767.
  • がく【めどがつく】Frequency rank: 52,627. – 54,043.
  • めどがつく
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be in sight (e.g. a resolution)
    2. This meaning conveys that a resolution or goal is becoming clearer, indicating that progress is being made and a solution is approaching.
    The resolution of the problem is in sight.
    Thanks to her, the plan has become clearer.
  2. to have a clear idea
    3. This meaning suggests that someone understands a situation well or has a solid grasp of the steps needed to achieve something.
    I have a clear idea of how the project will progress.
    He has a clear idea about that issue.
  3. to have bright prospects
    4. In this sense, it refers to having optimistic expectations about the future, often in the context of career or personal life.
    He has bright prospects for his future.
    Working at that company will provide many bright prospects.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to be in sightto establish a prospectto have a clear idea about the projectto have a clear idea about the problemto make a guess or estimateto have a prospectto indicate a prospectto confirm prospectsto have bright prospects for the futureto reach a swift resolution
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