noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
out of focus; off-focus
Used in photography and optics to describe an image that is not sharp. Also used metaphorically for something that misses the point.
See also: ピント
This photo is out of focus, so I can't tell what's in it.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
off the mark; irrelevant; missing the point
Describes a remark, answer, or action that is not relevant or fails to address the core issue. Often used in conversation.
See also: ピント
His opinions are always off the mark, which makes meetings drag on.
The answer to the question was irrelevant.
Compound of ピント (from Dutch 'brandpunt', focus) and 外れ (from 外れる, to deviate). Literally 'focus deviation'.