ヒント

ひんと
noun
hint, clue
1. hint, clue, tip
A piece of information that helps someone solve a problem, answer a question, or come up with an idea. Also used for inspiration or a starting point for creative work.
ヒントをください。
Please give me a hint.
この本(ほん)が問題(もんだい)解決(かいけつ)のヒントになった。
This book gave me a hint for solving the problem.
日常(にちじょう)生活(せいかつ)の中(なか)に新(あたら)しい商品(しょうひん)開発(かいはつ)のヒントが隠(かく)れている。
Hints for developing new products are hidden in everyday life.

USAGE:
Used in contexts ranging from quizzes and games to business and creative work. ヒントになる (serve as a hint/inspiration) is a particularly common pattern.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ヒントをもらう (get a hint)
  • ヒントを与(あた)える (give a hint)
  • ヒントになる (serve as a hint, provide inspiration)
  • ヒントを得(え)る (obtain a clue)
  • 問題(もんだい)解決(かいけつ)のヒント (a hint for solving a problem)
  • 最大(さいだい)のヒント (the biggest clue)

ETYMOLOGY:
From English "hint."

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