English–Japanese

“blind spot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimōten

Example

目には盲点があります。me ni wa mō ten ga a ri ma su

The eye has a blind spot.

Illustration for 盲点 (blind spot)

How to say “blind spot” in Japanese

“Blind spot” in Japanese is 盲点 (mōten).

Presents an unnoticed gap that lies outside ordinary awareness, from a physical area of vision to a missed issue in thinking.

Full entry for 盲点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 盲点

この方法には思わぬ盲点があります。ko no hō hō ni wa omo wa nu mō ten ga a ri ma su

This method has an unexpected blind spot.

Tips for using 盲点

  • In Japanese, 盲点 (mōten) can refer to a weakness in a system or discussion, so the word appears in contexts beyond eyesight.

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