ヒント (hinto) Japanese meaning: hint | KotomoraI don't know the answer, so please give me a hint.
A hint for this problem is on page 50 of the textbook.
Usage patterns
〈人〉にヒントを与えるto give someone a hint
The teacher gave a hint to the student who couldn't solve the problem.
ヒントを出すto give out a hint
The host gave the viewers one more hint.
ヒントをもらうto receive a hint
The quiz was hard, so I got a hint from my friend.
〈事〉がヒントになるfor something to serve as a hint/clue
His casual remark became the clue that helped find the culprit.
ヒントを探すto look for a hint
I proceeded through the game while looking for hints.
Expressions
ヒントにするtake inspiration from; use as a hint
