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    ピンとくる (pin to kuru - to get it, to click)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression consists of the onomatopoeic adverb 'ピンと' (pin to), which suggests a sudden flash or quick action, and the verb 'くる' (kuru), meaning 'to come'. It describes the sudden arrival of understanding or insight to someone. It is often used with a subject (something understood) and a dative marker 'に' (ni) or a subject (person) and a topic marker 'は' (wa).

    Sample sentences

    彼の説明を聞いて、やっとピンときた。

    Listening to his explanation, I finally got it.

    何かアイデアがピンとくるまで、もう少し考えさせてください。

    Please let me think a little longer until an idea clicks.

    初めて会ったのに、なぜか彼女とはピンとくるものがあった。

    Even though we just met, somehow there was something about her that clicked with me.

    Quick facts

    origin:The 'ピン' in 'ピンと' is an onomatopoeia/mimetic word conveying a sudden, sharp, or quick sensation, often associated with a 'lightbulb moment' or direct hit. It implies immediate comprehension.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    彼の説明を聞いて、やっとピンときた。

    Listening to his explanation, I finally got it.

    何かアイデアがピンとくるまで、もう少し考えさせてください。

    Please let me think a little longer until an idea clicks.

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