1.
to bring out someone's talent; to draw out ability
To help someone discover or develop their latent abilities.
子どもの才能を引き出す。
To bring out a child's talent.
いい先生は生徒の才能を引き出せる。
A good teacher can bring out a student's talent.
あの監督は若い選手の才能を引き出すのがうまい。
That coach is good at bringing out the talent of young players.
A common expression combining 才能 (talent, ability) with 引き出す (to draw out, to pull out). The image is of talent being hidden inside a person and needing to be drawn out by a mentor, teacher, or environment. Frequently used in education and coaching contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 隠れた才能を引き出す: to draw out hidden talent
- 最大限に才能を引き出す: to bring out talent to its fullest
- 才能を引き出す教育: education that draws out talent
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- 力を引き出す: to draw out one's strength/ability
- 可能性を引き出す: to draw out one's potential
- 魅力を引き出す: to bring out one's charm
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 才能を伸ばす: to develop talent — focuses on growth and nurturing over time
- 才能を活かす: to make use of talent — emphasizes applying existing talent effectively