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."

Related Words

Synonym: 手掛(てが)かり (clue, lead)

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Added 2026.2.14 12:15 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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