Japanese

てん
Meaning: point; score; aspect; dot
Part of Speech: Noun

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点

Example sentences

One of his good points is that he is kind to everyone.
何かご不明な点はございますか?
Are there any unclear points?
試験の点数は十点だった。
The test score was ten points.
不明な点は係の者に尋ねてください。
Please ask the person in charge for any unclear points.
至らぬ点も多々あるかと存じますが、よろしくお願いいたします。
I believe there may be many shortcomings, but I look forward to your kind cooperation.
ご不明な点があれば、お気軽にお問い合わせください。
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
テストで100点を取ったので、母がご褒美にケーキを買ってくれた。
My mother bought me a cake as a reward for getting 100 points on the test.
彼の話には疑わしい点がいくつかある。
There are several doubtful points in his story.
日本代表が3点リードしている。
The Japanese national team is leading by three points.
この計画には、改善すべき点が多々ある。
There are many points in this plan that should be improved.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a literal dot, a numerical score, or an abstract point/feature of something.

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