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(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.

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Verb

idiomatic transitive figuratively

(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.

Japanese Meaning

（体のジェスチャーを伴って）特定の対象や、群の中から一つを挙げて示す、指摘する / （周囲にあまり注意されにくい中で）目立たない対象を明示的に示す、取り上げる

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

バードウォッチングのハイキング中、マルタは静かにかがんで、葉の間に潜んでいる小さな鳥を指さして示した。

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(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.