Japanese Conversation · Level 43
90 words
Japanese word
点数
Pronunciation
Romajitensū
Meaning
- nounscore
Example
テストの点数が上がりました。te su to no ten sū ga a ga ri ma shi ta
My test score went up.
More examples
テストの点数を友達と比べました。te su to no ten sū o tomo dachi to kura be ma shi ta
I compared my test score with my friend's.
Core concept
Represents the numerical result that shows how well someone performs in a test, game, or other evaluation.
Common phrases
点数が高いten sū ga taka i
have a high score
点数が低いten sū ga hiku i
have a low score
点数が上がるten sū ga a ga ru
score goes up
点数が下がるten sū ga sa ga ru
score goes down
Similar words
得点tokuten: The number of points earned in a test, game, or contest.
スコアsukoa: The recorded result of a game, match, or other competition.
Definition in Japanese
試験や競技などの結果を、数値で表したもの。shi ken ya kyō gi na do no kek ka o sū chi de arawa shi ta mo no
Word origin
点 (ten, "point") combines with 数 (sū, "number") to form 点数 (tensū), meaning a number of points or a score.
Usage tips
- In English, score usually means the total result, while a point is often one unit that contributes to it.
Other meanings
- pointsnoun