How to say 'Hint' in Japanese | 示唆

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The Japanese word for Hint is 'Shisa', written as 示唆 in Japanese.'Hint' in hiragana is しさ.

word

示唆

Meaning

Hint

Reading

しさ

shisa

Kanji

示Show, Indicate 唆Entice, Instigate

Explanation

The Japanese noun '示唆 (しさ)' means 'hint' or 'suggestion'. It refers to an indirect indication or clue that implies something without stating it explicitly. This word is often used in formal or intellectual contexts, such as academic discussions, literature, or professional advice. For example: The professor gave a hint about the exam questions「教授は試験問題について示唆を与えた」(きょうじゅはしけんもんだいについてしさをあたえた). Her words contained a subtle suggestion「彼女の言葉には微妙な示唆が含まれていた」(かのじょのことばにはびみょうなしさがふくまれていた). Note that '示唆' is more formal than other words like 'ヒント' (hint) or '暗示' (あんじ, implication), and it often carries a nuanced or sophisticated tone.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5798

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 示唆

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

示

Meaning

Show, Indicate

kanji

唆

Meaning

Entice, Instigate

Words Related to 示唆 Through the Kanji 示

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 示 as well.

word

示す

Meaning

Show

word

表示

Meaning

Display

word

掲示板

Meaning

Bulletin board

word

指示

Meaning

Instruction

word

掲示

Meaning

Posting

word

提示

Meaning

Presentation

word

展示

Meaning

Exhibition

word

開示

Meaning

Disclosure

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'Shisa' means 'Hint' .

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