This is the 3007th most frequent Japanese word.
ヒント
Hint; clue.
Here, 'ヒント' (hint) refers to a suggestion or clue provided to help solve a problem or puzzle.
それは難しいクイズでしたが、先生がヒントをくれました。
It was a difficult quiz, but the teacher gave us a hint.
Here, 'ヒント' is used to mean an indirect clue or implication that brings insight into a situation.
その物語の結末について、彼の話は重要なヒントになりました。
His story provided an important hint about the ending of the tale.
In this sentence, 'ヒント' refers to advice or information offered to assist in a particular area or decision-making.