Translation guide
How to express 'this point' in Japanese, covering physical location, temporal moments, and abstract aspects of a discussion.
Referring to a specific spot or place near the speaker.
The most common word for 'this place' or 'here'. Use when pointing to a location close to you.
ここが痛いです。
It hurts at this point.
Please look at this point on the map.
Literally 'this point/spot', used for precise locations on maps or in descriptions.
Let's meet at this point.
Referring to a specific moment in time, often the present or a turning point.
Means 'now' or 'at this moment'. Use for the current point in time.
At this point in time, there are no problems.
Literally 'this point in time', used in formal or written contexts.
Can mean 'at this point' in a temporal sense, often used in narratives.
At this point, the story ends.
Referring to a specific part of a discussion, argument, or topic.
The most direct translation for 'this point' in abstract contexts. Used in discussions, essays, and formal speech.
Please explain this point in more detail.
This point is the most important.
Can be used metaphorically to refer to a point in a discussion, similar to 'here' in English.
Means 'this part' and can be used when 'point' refers to a section of text or argument.
This point is hard to understand.
Highlighting a particular detail or fact, often in explanations.
Use この点 (kono ten) for abstract points in an argument or discussion. Use この時点 (kono jiten) specifically for temporal points in time.
This point (in the argument) is important.
At this point in time, we still don't know.
English 'point' is often translated as ポイント (pointo) in casual Japanese, but in formal contexts, use 点 (ten) or rephrase. Overusing ポイント can sound like marketing jargon.
At this point, we need to change the plan.
This is the point of the discussion.
This is the point I want to make.