ピントが合あう

expression, godan verb (-u)

come into focus; be in focus

Used for cameras, eyes, or optical devices when the image becomes sharp. Can also describe a clear mental picture or understanding.

See also: ピント

• カメラのピントが合あっていない。

  The camera is not in focus.

• 遠とおくの山やまにピントが合あった。

  The distant mountains came into focus.

expression, godan verb (-u)

be on the point; be to the point

Figurative use: a remark or explanation that hits the mark or is exactly right. Often used in the negative to mean something is off-target.

See also: ピント

• 彼かれの指し摘てきはいつもピントが合あっている。

  His observations are always to the point.

• その答こたえはピントが合あっていない。

  That answer is off the mark.