Translation guide
The English word 'interpoint' is rare and technical, referring to a point between other points or a dot used as a separator. This guide covers how to express these concepts in Japanese.
Expressing a location or position that lies between two or more points.
Literally 'middle point' or 'intermediate point'. Used in technical, mathematical, or general contexts to refer to a point between two others.
AとBの中間点に位置しています。
It is located at the interpoint between A and B.
Referring to a typographical dot (·) used to separate items or words.
The Japanese name for the interpunct (·). Commonly used to separate words, especially in katakana phrases or lists.
In Japanese, the interpunct (・) is called 中黒 (なかぐろ) or 中点 (なかてん). It is used to separate words, especially in katakana, or to indicate spaces in foreign names. For example, 'John・Smith' would be written as ジョン・スミス.
Means 'midpoint' or 'center point'. Often used in geometry or when referring to the exact middle of a line segment.
線分の中点を求めなさい。
Find the interpoint of the line segment.
Means 'intersection point'. Used when two lines or curves cross, which can be considered a type of interpoint.
二つの線の交点を計算する。
Calculate the interpoint of the two lines.
単語を中黒で区切ってください。
Please separate the words with an interpoint.
Another term for the interpunct, literally 'middle dot'. Used interchangeably with 中黒.
中点を使ってリストを作成する。
Create a list using interpoints.
Loanword from English 'bullet'. Refers to bullet points in general, but can be used for the interpoint symbol in some contexts.
ビュレットとして中黒を使う。
Use an interpoint as a bullet.