English–Japanese

“point deduction” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigenten

Example

そのミスで減点になりました。so no mi su de gen ten ni na ri ma shi ta

I lost points for that mistake.

Illustration for 減点 (point deduction)

How to say “point deduction” in Japanese

“Point deduction” in Japanese is 減点 (genten).

Describes a score becoming lower because points are taken away for an error or failure to meet a standard.

Full entry for 減点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 減点

この試験では、字数不足も減点の対象になります。ko no shi ken de wa ji sū fu soku mo gen ten no tai shō ni na ri ma su

In this exam, falling short of the required length is also subject to a point deduction.

Tips for using 減点

  • The expression 減点になる (genten ni naru) describes points being taken off a score, while English commonly uses lose points for the same situation.

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