おもいあたる
Omoiataru
Other forms: 思いあたる、思い当る
思い当たる (Omoiataru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory), to come to mind, to recall (in a flash), to be reminded of”.
Meanings
- godan verb, intransitive verbto suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
Examples
思いあたらないのですが。
I don't recall.
夏休みも近いけど、どこかいいところ思い当たりますか。
Summer vacation is near. Can you think of a good place for the holidays?
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).