指 摘(してき)

してき

noun

pointing out; indication

academic

1. pointing out; indication; identification

The act of drawing attention to something, especially a problem, error, or important point.

問題点(もんだいてん)を指摘(してき)する。

To point out the problems.

専門家(せんもんか)から指摘(してき)を受(う)けた。

Received feedback from an expert.

ご指摘(してき)の通(とお)りです。

It is as you pointed out.

指摘(してき) is commonly used in professional and academic settings for constructive criticism or observations. Often implies pointing out errors or issues.

Common patterns

指摘(してき)する: to point out
指摘(してき)を受(う)ける: to receive feedback/criticism
ご指摘(してき)の通(とお)り: as you pointed out (formal acknowledgment)
問題点(もんだいてん)を指摘(してき)する: to point out problems

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ご指摘(してき) is the polite/honorific form, commonly used in business and formal writing.

Similar words

批判(ひはん): criticism (more negative)
注意(ちゅうい): warning, attention

Related Words

Related: 批判(ひはん) (criticism (negative))

Related: 注意(ちゅうい) (warning, caution)

Compare: 提起(ていき) (raising (an issue))

Compare: 問題提起(もんだいていき) (raising an issue)

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Added 2026.1.16 17:21 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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