1.
having an idea; clue; something that comes to mind
A vague idea or recollection about something, often used when someone might know the cause, location, or person involved. Frequently used with ある (to have) or ない (to not have).
心当たりはありますか。
Do you have any idea?
犯人に心当たりがない。
I have no idea who the culprit might be.
財布をなくした場所に心当たりがあるなら、すぐに探しに行こう。
If you have any idea where you lost your wallet, let's go look for it right away.
USAGE:
Almost always appears in the patterns 心当たりがある (to have an idea/clue) or 心当たりがない (to have no idea). Commonly used in conversations about mysteries, lost items, or unknown causes.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 心当たりがある (to have an idea about something)
- 心当たりがない (to have no idea)
- 心当たりはありませんか (do you have any idea? — polite)
- ～に心当たりがある (to have an idea about ~)