Japanese word

指摘

Pronunciation

Romajishiteki

Meaning

  • nounpointing out

Example

まちがいの指摘をお願いします。ma chi ga i no shi teki o o nega i shi ma su

Please point out any mistakes.

Illustration for 指摘 (pointing out)

More examples

みんなの前での指摘は、少し恥ずかしかったです。mi n na no mae de no shi teki wa suko shi ha zu ka shi ka tta de su

Being criticized in front of everyone was a little embarrassing.

Core concept

Brings a particular error or issue into view so it can be noticed and addressed.

Common phrases

  • 間違いの指摘ma chiga i no shi teki

    pointing out mistakes

  • 問題点の指摘mon dai ten no shi teki

    pointing out problems

  • 指摘を受けるshi teki o u ke ru

    receive criticism

Similar words

注意chūi: A comment that alerts someone to a problem or mistake.
批判hihan: A negative assessment that focuses on faults or weaknesses.

Definition in Japanese

誤りや問題点を具体的に取り上げて相手に知らせること。ayama ri ya mon dai ten o gu tai teki ni to ri a ge te ai te ni shi ra se ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 指摘 (shiteki, "pointing out") consists of 指 (shi, "finger; point") and 摘 (teki, "pick; pluck"), with the compound meaning to single out a point for attention.

Usage tips

  • The verb 指摘する (shiteki suru) is common when discussing mistakes, while a softer tone can make the same act sound more helpful than critical.

Other meanings

  • criticismnoun

Opposites

  • 見逃しminogashioverlookingnoun

Related words

  • 指摘するshitekisurupoint outverb

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