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指摘 (noun)

The act of pointing out or calling attention to something, such as a mistake or a fact.

💬 Example

"先生から論文の誤りを指摘された。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine using your FINGER (指) to PLUCK (摘) a mistake out of a document so everyone can see it.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
提示 示唆 明示 忠告
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 指摘 for physical pointing (e.g., pointing at a building).

Forgetting the honorific 'ご' when thanking someone for feedback.

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