Japanese word

盲点

Pronunciation

Romajimōten

Meaning

  • nounblind spot

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 盲点に気づくmō ten ni ki zu ku

    notice a blind spot

  • 盲点を突くmō ten o tsu ku

    exploit a blind spot

Similar words

死角shikaku: A part of a space that remains unseen from a particular position.
見落としmiotoshi: Something left unnoticed or unconsidered when examining a matter.

Definition in Japanese

視界に入らず見えない部分や、考えや注意の範囲から外れて見落とされる事柄。shi kai ni hai ra zu mi e na i bu bun ya kanga e ya chū i no han i ka ra hazu re te mi o to sa re ru koto gara

Word origin

盲 (mō, "blind") means lacking sight and 点 (ten, "point") means a specific spot, so their compound 盲点 (mōten) denotes an unseen spot or overlooked issue.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • overlooked pointnoun

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