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noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 示唆

noun, suru verb
  1. suggestion; hint; implication

Definition and Synonyms for 示唆

Clew evidence that helps to solve a problem
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, きっかけ, 傍証, 小口, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , 足がかり, , , 食いつき, 食いつく
Suggestion persuasion formulated as a suggestion
Synonyms: サゼッション, サジェスチョン, 入れ知恵, 助言, 思いつき, 思いつく, 提案, 暗示, 示唆
Intimate imply as a possibility
Synonyms: サジェスト, 暗示, 示唆
Suggest drop a hint
Synonyms: かすめる, ほのめかす, サジェスト, 匂う, 匂わす, 匂わせる, 暗示, 示唆
Hint a slight indication
Synonyms: きー, キー, ヒント, ほのめかし, ほのめかす, 手がかり, 手掛け, 手蔓, 暗示, 示唆, 端緒, 糸口, , , ,
Intimation an indirect suggestion
Synonyms: ヒント, ほのめかし, ほのめかす, サゼッション, サジェスチョン, 暗示, 示唆, 諷喩, 黙示
Suggest intimate by a hint
Synonyms: かすめる, ほのめかす, サジェスト, 匂う, 匂わす, 匂わせる, 暗示, 示唆

Meanings for each kanji in 示唆

» show; indicate; point out; express; display
» tempt; seduce; instigate; promote

Categories 示唆 is a member of

Convey make known
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Imply suggest as a logically necessary consequence
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Evidence an indication that makes something evident
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Indication something that serves to indicate or suggest
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Proffer a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
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Persuasion the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
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Sample Sentences for 示唆

The number of errors of fact in Arendt's book are considerably fewer than Abel implies.
"Act now!" he said, and in addition to his obvious meaning, he hinted that there were number of other important reasons why immediate action was needed.
He suggested to us that we should stay.
He simply shrugged off my suggestion.

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