点 — Point
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Common Japanese Words with 点 (Point)
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Point (点) expressed as a noun.

A point (点) where you lack (欠) skill is one of your faults.
Frequently Asked Questions About 点 (Point)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 点 (Point)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 点 ("Point", read as てん) is: Ten (てん) liters a minute, meaning.. a tsunami (つ) of water comes from a single point on this shower head... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 点 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 点 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 点 means "Point". Its primary reading is てん (On'yomi: てん; Kun'yomi: つ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 点?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 点 include: 点 (てん - point, dot), 欠点 (けってん - faults, defect, weakness).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 点 (Point) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 点 (Point) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.