ピントがずれる

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb

to be out of focussee also ずれる
to be off the point (e.g. of a plan); to have not got the point

Forms

ピントがずれる
ピントがズれる

Generated definitions (experimental)

to be out of focus

This meaning is used when referring to images or photographs that are not sharp or clear. It describes a lack of clarity that can occur in photography or vision.

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The photo is out of focus.

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I tried to catch a fish, but the distant scenery appeared out of focus.

to be off the point (e.g. of a plan); to have not got the point

This meaning is used in contexts where someone is not addressing the main issue or is missing the essence of a discussion or plan.

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His opinions are often off the point.

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That discussion was off the point and didn’t align with our goals.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be out of focus (currently)to get off point in conversationto adjust focusto be in focusto miss the point in a discussionoff-topic opinionto have a misunderstanding of intentto miss the target goalto be off track in workstate of being out of focus