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    彼の意見がピンとこない (kare no iken ga pin to konai - his opinion doesn't make sense)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase uses the idiomatic expression "ピンと来る (pin to kuru)" which means 'to understand immediately,' 'to grasp (a concept),' or 'to get it.' The original phrase uses its negative form "ピンとこない (pin to konai)," meaning 'not to understand,' 'not to grasp,' or 'it doesn't click.' "彼の意見が" (kare no iken ga) indicates that 'his opinion' is the subject that is not understood or doesn't make sense to the speaker. The particle "が" (ga) marks the subject.

    Sample sentences

    彼の新しいプロジェクトの提案は、どうも私にはピンとこなかった。

    His proposal for the new project just didn't click with me.

    先生の説明が難しくて、なかなかピンとこない生徒が多かった。

    The teacher's explanation was difficult, so many students didn't quite grasp it.

    なぜ彼女がそう言ったのか、いまだにピンとこない。

    I still don't understand why she said that.

    Quick facts

    idiom_origin:The 'ピン' (pin) in 'ピンと来る' is an onomatopoeic word often associated with something springing or snapping into place, signifying a sudden realization or understanding.
    usage_nuance:While it can mean 'doesn't make sense,' it often implies that the speaker hasn't grasped the meaning or intention, rather than the opinion being inherently illogical. It can also imply a lack of intuition or connection.

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    Example

    彼の新しいプロジェクトの提案は、どうも私にはピンとこなかった。

    His proposal for the new project just didn't click with me.

    先生の説明が難しくて、なかなかピンとこない生徒が多かった。

    The teacher's explanation was difficult, so many students didn't quite grasp it.

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