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    説明を聞いてもピンとこない

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines '説明を聞く' (to hear an explanation) with the particle 'ても' (even if/even after), indicating a condition that doesn't lead to the expected outcome. 'ピンとこない' is a common idiom meaning 'to not grasp/understand immediately or intuitively', often implying a lack of clarity or a mental block. The entire phrase signifies a failure to comprehend despite receiving an explanation.

    Sample sentences

    先生が何度も説明してくれたけど、どうもピンとこないんだ。

    The teacher explained it many times, but somehow I still don't get it.

    新しいシステムの説明を聞いてもピンとこなくて、結局自分で調べることにした。

    Even after hearing the explanation of the new system, it didn't click for me, so I ended up researching it myself.

    彼の話は難しすぎて、説明を聞いてもピンとこないことがよくある。

    His stories are too difficult; often, even after hearing the explanation, I don't grasp them.

    Quick facts

    idiom_origin:'ピンとくる' (pin to kuru) is an onomatopoeic idiom. 'ピン' suggests a sudden, sharp, and clear sensation, like a string snapping tight or a light bulb turning on. 'こない' is the negative form of 'くる' (to come), thus meaning 'it doesn't come (to me)' or 'it doesn't click'.

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    Example

    先生が何度も説明してくれたけど、どうもピンとこないんだ。

    The teacher explained it many times, but somehow I still don't get it.

    新しいシステムの説明を聞いてもピンとこなくて、結局自分で調べることにした。

    Even after hearing the explanation of the new system, it didn't click for me, so I ended up researching it myself.

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