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暗示する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 暗示する | 暗示しない |
| Polite | 暗示します | 暗示しません |
| Past polite | 暗示しました | 暗示しませんでした |
| Past | 暗示した | 暗示しなかった |
| Te-form | 暗示して | 暗示しないで |
| Desire | 暗示したい | 暗示したくない |
| Potential | 暗示できる | 暗示できない |
| Passive | 暗示される | 暗示されない |
| Causative | 暗示させる | 暗示させない |
| Causative passive | 暗示させられる | 暗示させられない |
| Volitional | 暗示しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 暗示しましょう | |
| Imperative | 暗示しろ | 暗示するな |
| Conditional | 暗示すれば | 暗示しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 暗示したら | 暗示しなかったら |
Meanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General use for indirectly conveying an idea, clue, or implication, often with the nuance of leading someone to a conclusion without stating it directly.
He hinted at his intention to resign.
A deep meaning is implied in those words.
2
Technical term in psychology for influencing thoughts or behavior through indirect communication, as in hypnotic suggestion.
In hypnotherapy, suggestion plays an important role.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に暗示をかけるto put someone under a (hypnotic) suggestion
The hypnotist put the patient under a suggestion.
- 暗示を受けるto be influenced by a suggestion
It seems he was unconsciously influenced by a suggestion.
- 〈事〉を暗示するto hint at or imply something
This ending hints at a continuation of the story.