ピンとくる
also: ぴんとくる
ピンと来る · kuru verb (irregular)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | ピンと来る | ピンと来ない |
| Polite | ピンと来ます | ピンと来ません |
| Past polite | ピンと来ました | ピンと来ませんでした |
| Past | ピンと来た | ピンと来なかった |
| Te-form | ピンと来て | ピンと来ないで |
| Desire | ピンと来たい | ピンと来たくない |
| Potential | ピンと来られるalso ピンと来れる | ピンと来られないalso ピンと来れない |
| Passive | ピンと来られる | ピンと来られない |
| Causative | ピンと来させる | ピンと来させない |
| Causative passive | ピンと来させられる | ピンと来させられない |
| Volitional | ピンと来よう | |
| Polite volitional | ピンと来ましょう | |
| Imperative | ピンと来い | ピンと来るな |
| Conditional | ピンと来れば | ピンと来なければ |
| Tara conditional | ピンと来たら | ピンと来なかったら |
Meanings
1
expression, kuru verb (irregular)
click; ring a bell; get it
usually written using kana alone
Used when something suddenly makes sense or you intuitively understand a joke, explanation, or situation. Often in the negative: ピンと来ない (I don't get it).
See also: ピンと
His jokes never click with me.
Even after hearing the explanation, it didn't ring a bell.
2
expression, kuru verb (irregular)
appeal to one; speak to one; strike a chord
usually written using kana alone
Describes something that resonates emotionally or aesthetically, such as a piece of art, music, or an idea that feels right or impressive.
This painting doesn't really speak to me.
His proposal really appealed to me.