Clue

"Clue" in Japanese

きっかけ

kikkake

(information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion)

切っ掛け

kikkake

(information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion)

手掛かり

tegakari

(information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion)

手掛かり

tegakari

(object or marking that may be used in evidence)

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