Japanese word

採点

Pronunciation

Romajisaiten

Meaning

  • noungrading

Example

先生がテストを採点します。sen sei ga te su to o sai ten shi ma su

The teacher grades the test.

Illustration for 採点 (grading)

More examples

採点の基準を最初に説明します。sai ten no ki jun o sai sho ni setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the grading criteria first.

Core concept

Assigns value to a learner's work by judging it and giving it an appropriate result or number of points.

Common phrases

  • テストを採点するte su to o sai ten su ru

    grade tests

  • 採点が厳しいsai ten ga kibi shi i

    strict grading

  • 採点を終えるsai ten o o e ru

    finish grading

Similar words

評価hyōka: Judging the quality or level of work, ability, or performance.
点数付けtensūtsuke: Assigning a numerical score to work based on set standards.
評定hyōjō: Giving a formal level or grade to work, performance, or ability.

Definition in Japanese

答案や作品の内容を調べ、正誤や出来に応じて点数を付けること。tō an ya saku hin no nai yō o shira be sei go ya de ki ni ō ji te ten sū o tsu ke ru ko to

Word origin

採点 (saiten) combines 採 (sai, "select") and 点 (ten, "point"), reflecting the act of assigning points when grading work.

Usage tips

  • English grading can cover both marking answers and judging an overall level, while 採点 (saiten) most directly describes checking work and assigning points.

Other meanings

  • scoringnoun

Related words

  • 採点者saitenshagradernoun

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