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.