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示唆 (しさ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

示し唆さ

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

suggestion; hint; implication

Used for indirect or subtle indication, often in formal, academic, or news contexts. Can be a noun or a する-verb.

彼かれの言こと葉ばは重じゅう要ような示し唆さを含ふくんでいた。
His words contained an important suggestion.

このデータは新あらたな可か能のう性せいを示し唆さしている。

This data suggests new possibilities.

Kanji

示show, indicate, point out
唆tempt, seduce, instigate

Similar words

暗あん示じ
暗示 is more direct and often intentional, like a hint or clue, while 示唆 is broader and can be an unintentional implication or indirect suggestion.
提てい案あん
提案 is a concrete proposal or suggestion, whereas 示唆 is more subtle and indirect.

Etymology

From 示 (show, indicate) and 唆 (tempt, suggest). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound conveys indirect indication or prompting.