Translation guide
A dark mark or area, or a place known for danger or problems.
A small dark area on a surface, skin, or object.
A location known for frequent accidents, crime, or other hazards.
Standard term for an accident black spot, used in traffic safety contexts.
A moral stain or something that spoils an otherwise good reputation.
Literally 'stain' or 'blot', used for a disgrace or blemish on one's record.
General term for a black dot or spot, often used in scientific contexts like sunspots.
太陽の表面に黒点が現れた。
A black spot appeared on the surface of the sun.
Specifically refers to a blackish spot or speckle, often on skin, fruit, or fabric.
このリンゴには黒い斑点がある。
This apple has black spots.
Common word for a stain or blemish, including dark spots on skin (age spots) or fabric.
年を取ると肌にシミができやすくなる。
As you get older, you tend to get dark spots on your skin.
This intersection is known as a black spot for accidents.
General term for a danger zone, can be used for crime or natural hazards.
夜間はこの公園が危険地帯になる。
At night, this park becomes a black spot.
Prefix meaning 'cursed' or 'devil's', used in set phrases like 魔の交差点 (cursed intersection) for notorious accident spots.
ここは魔のカーブと呼ばれている。
This is called the black spot curve.
彼の経歴に汚点が残った。
A black spot remained on his career.
Means 'wound' or 'flaw', can be used metaphorically for a blemish on reputation.
この事件は彼の評判に傷をつけた。
This incident left a black spot on his reputation.