ヒントhinto

1. nounhint; clue
   極きわめて知能ちのうの高たかい人々ひとびとの習慣しゅうかんは、それをどのように行おこなうかについてヒントを与あたえる。↗

   The habits of highly intelligent people offer a clue as to how to do that.

• Synonym手がかりてがかりNeutralA clue or lead for solving a problem or in an investigation, as in 「手がかりを掴む」; also a handhold. 「ヒント」 is usually a hint given by someone.
• Synonym鍵かぎNeutralLiterally a key; figuratively the decisive factor in success or failure, as in 「成功の鍵」. 「ヒント」 is just a hint to help someone think of the answer.
• Synonym示唆しさWrittenWritten/formal prose for tactfully suggesting or hinting, as in 「示唆に富む」; also for revealing a possibility. 「ヒント」 is more colloquial.
• Synonym暗示あんじNeutralSuggesting something without stating it outright; also psychological suggestion, as in 「自己暗示」. 「ヒント」 focuses on giving clues for solving a problem.
• SynonymサジェスチョンWrittenA written/formal loanword for offering an opinion for reference; rare, mostly in business. In everyday speech, say 「提案」 or 「アドバイス」.
• SynonymほのめかしWrittenHinting at one's intent indirectly without saying it outright; leans written/formal. 「ヒント」 is about helping solve a problem and need not involve intent.
• RelatedキーポイントNeutralA loanword for the most important point, the crux of a matter. 「ヒント」 is a pointer toward an answer, not necessarily the point itself.

Use 「ヒント」 for a hint that helps someone find an answer. For a clue in solving or investigating, say 「手がかり」; for the key to success, 「鍵」; for formal written suggestion, 「示唆」. 「暗示」 implies without stating; 「キーポイント」 is the key point itself.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 問題もんだいなどを解決かいけつする鍵かぎ、手掛てがかり。
2. 問題解決もんだいかいけつの糸口いとぐちとしてそれとなく匂におわされるほのめかし。
3. 発想はっそうや制作せいさくの参考さんこうとなったもの。触発しょくはつするもの。