ピンとする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ピンとする | ピンとしない |
| Polite | ピンとします | ピンとしません |
| Past polite | ピンとしました | ピンとしませんでした |
| Past | ピンとした | ピンとしなかった |
| Te-form | ピンとして | ピンとしないで |
| Desire | ピンとしたい | ピンとしたくない |
| Potential | ピンとできる | ピンとできない |
| Passive | ピンとされる | ピンとされない |
| Causative | ピンとさせる | ピンとさせない |
| Causative passive | ピンとさせられる | ピンとさせられない |
| Volitional | ピンとしよう | |
| Polite volitional | ピンとしましょう | |
| Imperative | ピンとしろ | ピンとするな |
| Conditional | ピンとすれば | ピンとしなければ |
| Tara conditional | ピンとしたら | ピンとしなかったら |
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Describes something pulled tight, stretched, or held in a tense state. Often used with verbs like 張る (to stretch) or する (to make taut).
See also: ぴんと張る
Please pull the rope taut.
He straightened his back tensely.
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
springing up; straightening up; suddenly; with a jerk
Describes a quick, sharp movement of something springing or straightening up, like a plant stem or a person's posture. Also used for sudden, jerky motions.
See also: ピンと立てる
The flower stem is standing up straight.
He sprang up with a jerk in surprise.
intuitively; instinctively; immediately
Used almost exclusively in the phrase ピンとくる to mean 'to have a flash of intuition', 'to get it immediately', or 'to be struck by something'. Not used as a standalone adverb for 'intuitively'.
See also: ピンとくる
When I heard his explanation, I got it immediately.
This idea doesn't really click with me.
with a snap; with a crack; with a twang; with a burst
Describes a sudden, sharp sound or action, like a string snapping, a whip cracking, or something bursting. Often used with verbs like 切れる (to snap) or はじける (to burst).
The guitar string snapped with a twang.
The balloon burst with a pop.