点Aspect or criterion
This pattern singles out one specific feature or criterion for discussion, comparison, or evaluation. It often corresponds to “in terms of,” “in the respect that,” or “the point that.”
Selecting one relevant feature
点 narrows attention to a particular feature of something. The feature should be specific enough to explain why the following judgment or comparison is being made.
Three common ways to state the aspect
The aspect may be expressed by a clause, a noun, or a full idea packaged with という.
このアプリは操作が簡単な点で、初心者に向いている。
This app is suitable for beginners because it is easy to use.
AnalyzeThe adjective clause identifies ease of operation as the relevant criterion.
この案は安全性の点では優れているが、費用が高い。
This proposal is strong in terms of safety, but it is expensive.
AnalyzeThe noun names the criterion directly, and では limits the positive judgment to that respect.
二つの製品は電池を交換できるという点で共通している。
The two products have in common that their batteries can be replaced.
Analyzeという点で packages a complete fact and uses it as the basis for comparison.
Choosing the particle after the selected aspect
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| Form | Typical job | Practical sense |
|---|---|---|
| 点で | Sets the criterion for a comparison or judgment | in that respect; because of that feature |
| 点では | Limits the statement to one respect, often leaving room for a different judgment elsewhere | as far as that aspect is concerned |
| 点を | Marks the point being checked, recognized, or considered | the fact or aspect that... |
| 点が | Introduces an aspect that exists or has a stated quality | there is an aspect where... |
Points to recognize and points that exist
契約前に、途中で解約できないという点を確認してください。
Before signing the contract, please confirm that it cannot be canceled partway through.
Analyzeを marks the specific point that must be confirmed.
この計画には、費用の見積もりが不十分な点がある。
This plan has a weakness: its cost estimate is inadequate.
Analyzeが introduces the aspect that exists within the plan.
A feature versus a person's viewpoint
Use 点 to identify which feature makes a judgment valid. Use にとって to identify the person or group for whom the judgment is valid.
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このカメラは軽い点で旅行に向いている。
This camera is well suited to travel because it is lightweight.
Analyzeこの地域は交通の便の点では暮らしやすい。
This area is easy to live in as far as transportation access is concerned.
Analyzeオンライン授業は、場所を選ばずに参加できるという点が魅力だ。
An attractive feature of online classes is that you can attend from anywhere.
Analyze採用を決める前に、実務経験が不足している点を考慮した。
Before making the hiring decision, we considered the applicant's lack of practical experience.
Analyze両者は事前の予約が必要だという点で同じだ。
The two are alike in that both require advance reservations.
Analyzeこの方法には、結果が担当者の経験に左右されやすい点がある。
One aspect of this method is that the results can easily depend on the staff member's experience.
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