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ピンと

Readings

Kana: ピンと、ぴんと
Romaji: pinto, pinto
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Definitions

adv
vs
1

tensely; tightly; tautly

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2

erectly

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3

intuitively; instinctively; immediately

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4

with a burst; with a crack

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

おっしゃる意味(いみ)がピンときません。
➥Your meaning didn't come across clearly.
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エドウィンと()名前(なまえ)()いてもピンとこない。
➥The name Edwin doesn't ring a bell.
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(なに)のことをいっているのか(わたし)にはピンときた。
➥The allusion was not lost on me.
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こういうと一部(いちぶ)(ひと)たちには、ピンとこないかもしれないが、(わたし)はサラリーマンのままでいるほうがいい。収支(しゅうし)(つぐな)わせることで、(あたま)(なや)ます必要(ひつよう)がないからだ。
➥It may not appeal to some, but I prefer to remain a salaried man; I don't have to worry so much about making both ends meet.
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