点: the kanji for point; dot
点 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means point; dot. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
点 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
点 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
テン (ten)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 点数てんすう · tensū | score |
| 欠点けってん · ketten | flaw |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- テストの点数がよかった。Tesuto no tensū ga yokatta.My test score was good.
- 誰にでも欠点はあります。Dare ni demo ketten wa arimasu.Everyone has flaws.
- この点について詳しく話しましょう。Kono ten ni tsuite kuwashiku hanashimashō.Let's discuss this point in detail.
- 点数を上げるために勉強した。Tensū o ageru tame ni benkyō shita.I studied to raise my score.
- この計画にはいくつか問題点がある。Kono keikaku ni wa ikutsuka mondaiten ga aru.This plan has a few problem points.
Questions about 点
How many strokes does 点 have?
点 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 点?
The on readings are ten (テン). 点 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 点?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 点
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.