Japanese word

スコア

Pronunciation

Romajisukoa

Meaning

  • nounscore

Example

現在のスコアは五対四です。gen zai no su ko a wa go tai yon de su

The current score is five to four.

Illustration for スコア (score)

More examples

この試験では、八割以上のスコアを取る必要があります。ko no shi ken de wa hachi wari i jō no su ko a o to ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

In this test, you need to get a score of eighty percent or higher.

Core concept

Records how many points each participant or team has gained, showing how a contest stands.

Common phrases

  • 高いスコアtaka i su ko a

    high score

  • スコアを記録するsu ko a o ki roku su ru

    record a score

  • スコアを伸ばすsu ko a o no ba su

    improve a score

Similar words

得点tokuten: Points earned by a participant or team in a contest, game, or test.
点数tensū: The numerical total earned in a test, game, or contest.

Definition in Japanese

競技や試合において、各側の得点や、それによって表される現在の勝敗の状態。kyō gi ya shi ai ni o i te kaku gawa no toku ten ya so re ni yo tte arawa sa re ru gen zai no shō hai no jō tai

Word origin

スコア (sukoa) comes from English score, a word linked to Old Norse skor, "notch" or "tally mark," because notches were used to keep a count.

Usage tips

  • The phrase "keep score" refers to recording points during a game, which gives score a common everyday use beyond the final result.

Related words

  • スコアラーsukoarāscorernoun
  • スコアリングsukoaringuscoringnoun

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