~点

~てん

counter for scores

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Usage of ~点

The suffix ~点 is commonly used to indicate scores or points in tests, games, or evaluations. It attaches to numbers to quantify the score achieved or assigned.

Common Contexts

  • Academic tests: "80点" means 80 points scored.
  • Sports or games: "3点" refers to 3 points scored by a team or player.
  • Evaluations: sometimes used metaphorically to rate opinions or qualities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 数字 + 点 (e.g., 90点): straightforward score indication.
  • ~点を取る: to get or score a certain number of points.
  • ~点満点 (not shown here but related): full score.

Register and Nuance

This suffix is neutral and widely used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a straightforward way to express numerical scores.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse ~点 with ~分 (also used for scores). ~点 is more common for test scores and game points, while ~分 can be used for minutes or fractions. Pay attention to context to choose the correct counter.

Example Sentences

このてすとではちじゅってんをとりました。

I scored 80 points on this test.

かれのいけんにはごてんのかちがあるとおもいます。

I think his opinion is worth 5 points.

しあいはさんたいにで、わたしたちのちーむがさんてんをとりました。

The match ended 3 to 2, and our team scored 3 points.