Translation and Meaning of: 盲点 - mouten
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 盲点 (mouten) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mouten
Kana: もうてん
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: blind spot
Meaning in English: blind spot
Definition: Lack of care and consideration.
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Explanation and Etymology - (盲点) mouten
The term 「盲点」 (mouten) is a Japanese expression that means "blind spot". The etymology of the word reveals a combination of two kanji: 「盲」 (mou), which means "blind" or "devoid of sight", and 「点」 (ten), which means "point" or "location". Together, these words form the concept of an area that is not perceived, both in a literal and figurative sense.
In the Japanese language, 「盲点」 is often used to describe a failure or absence of perception in a certain context, whether visual, psychological, or analytical. In the field of vision, it refers to the point in the visual field where perception is absent due to the lack of photoreceptors in the retina, a phenomenon also known in Western medical terminology as "blind spot." Furthermore, the expression is commonly applied in more abstract contexts, such as a gap in knowledge or strategy.
Historically, the notion of "blind spot" is not exclusive to the Japanese language, but the inclusion of kanji characters gives a unique cultural depth to the term. The ideogram 「盲」 dates back to antiquity, having evolved to symbolize not only physical blindness but also ignorance or the inability to perceive something. Meanwhile, the ideogram 「点」 is used in a variety of contexts that indicate a specific location or a delineated idea, contributing to the connotation of an area that escapes attention.
Synonyms and similar words
- 盲区 (mōku) - Blind spot; an area that cannot be seen or perceived.
- 盲斑 (mōhan) - Blind spot; a specific area that cannot be seen.
- 盲域 (mōiki) - Blind domain; a region or field that is outside of perception.
- 盲角 (mōkaku) - Blind spot; an angle that cannot be seen, especially in a direction where there is no visibility.
- 空白 (kūhaku) - Empty space; a gap or blank area, without content.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: もうてん mouten
How to Write in Japanese - (盲点) mouten
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (盲点) mouten:
Example Sentences - (盲点) mouten
Below are some example sentences:
Mōten o minogasu na
Do not lose sight of the blind point.
Don't miss the blind point.
- 盲点 - means "blind spot" in Japanese. It's an expression used to warn about something that can be ignored or missed.
- を - is an object particle in Japanese. It indicates that "盲点" is the object of the sentence.
- 見逃す - means "to ignore" or "not to notice" in Japanese. It's the verb in the sentence.
- な - is a particle that indicates an order or request in Japanese. In this case, it is used to emphasize the warning of the sentence.
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