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    彼の意見はピンとこなかった (kare no iken wa pin to konakatta - his opinion didn't resonate with me)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase uses the idiom 'ピンとくる (pin to kuru)', which means 'to understand immediately', 'to grasp the point', or 'to resonate with'. The 'と' particle indicates the manner or result of 'くる'. Here, it's used in its past negative form 'こなかった' (konakatta) to indicate that something did not 'click' or resonate.

    Sample sentences

    先生の説明、私には全然ピンとこなかった。

    The teacher's explanation didn't make any sense to me at all.

    その話は面白かったけど、彼の意図はピンとこなかった。

    That story was interesting, but I couldn't grasp his intention.

    いくら聞いても、どうもこの新しいルールがピンとこないんだ。

    No matter how many times I hear it, I just can't seem to grasp this new rule.

    Quick facts

    usage:Often used when someone fails to understand or agree with something, or when a concept doesn't 'click' for them. It implies a lack of immediate comprehension or resonance, rather than a deep, considered disagreement.
    origin:'ピンとくる' is an onomatopoeic expression where 'ピン' suggests a sudden, sharp sensation or realization, like a string snapping tight or a light bulb turning on.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    先生の説明、私には全然ピンとこなかった。

    The teacher's explanation didn't make any sense to me at all.

    その話は面白かったけど、彼の意図はピンとこなかった。

    That story was interesting, but I couldn't grasp his intention.

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