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What is the Kanji for 'Point'? | 点

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Point', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Point' is 点.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Point

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Fire (火)Fortune telling

    Example Word

    点検: inspection. The Japanese noun '点検 (てんけん)' means 'inspection'. It refers to the act of carefully examining something to ensure it is in proper condition or functioning correctly. This word is commonly used in contexts such as equipment maintenance, safety checks, or quality control. For example: We conducted an inspection of the machinery「機械の点検を行いました」(きかいのてんけんをおこないました). Regular inspection is necessary「定期的な点検が必要です」(ていきてきなてんけんがひつようです). The word emphasizes a thorough and systematic examination.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    332

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Fire

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fortune telling

Words Using

This kanji is used in 17 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 10 kanji contain the part 灬 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Bird

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    Meaning

    Black

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heat, Temperature

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Roast

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 占 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shop

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Paste

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 点 mean?

点 means 'Point'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.