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暗示 (あんじ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
hint ; suggestion ; implication
General use for indirectly conveying an idea, clue, or implication, often with the nuance of leading someone to a conclusion without stating it directly.
その
言こと
葉ば
に
は
深ふか
い
意い
味み
が
暗あん
示じ
さ
れ
て
いる
。
A deep meaning is implied in those words.
2
noun
suggestion (psychology)
psychology
Technical term in psychology for influencing thoughts or behavior through indirect communication, as in hypnotic suggestion.
Kanji 暗 darkness, disappear, shade 示 show, indicate, point out Similar words 示し 唆さ 示唆 is more formal and often used for subtle, indirect suggestions or implications in academic or official contexts, while 暗示 can be used in everyday situations and carries a stronger nuance of leading someone's thoughts.
ほのめかす ほのめかす is a verb meaning 'to hint at' or 'to insinuate,' often used for personal, sometimes negative implications, whereas 暗示 is a noun/suru-verb that can be used more broadly, including psychological contexts.
Etymology Compound of 暗 (an, 'dark, hidden') and 示 (ji, 'show, indicate'), literally 'to show darkly' or 'to indicate in a hidden way.' The term was adopted in the Meiji period to translate Western psychological concepts of suggestion.
