JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
点 — spot
- Reading
- テン・つ.ける・つ.く・た.てる・さ.す・とぼ.す・とも.す・ぼち
- Meaning
- spot; point; mark; speck; decimal point
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
点 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is テン・つ.ける・つ.く・た.てる・さ.す・とぼ.す・とも.す・ぼち and it means spot; point; mark; speck; decimal point. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
点 appears in everyday japanese words such as 点 (point), 利点 (advantage) and 原点 (origin).
Japanese words containing 点
Frequently asked questions
What does 点 mean in Japanese?
点 means spot; point; mark; speck; decimal point in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 点 read?
点 is read テン・つ.ける・つ.く・た.てる・さ.す・とぼ.す・とも.す・ぼち. Reading it inside real words — 点 and 利点 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 点 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 点 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 点 in a word?
A common word containing 点 is 点 (てん) — "point". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 点 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 点 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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