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Kotomora

點

point, mark, speck, decimal pt

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Readings

On'yomi

  • テン

Kun'yomi

  • つ.ける
  • つ.く
  • た.てる
  • さ.す
  • とぼ.す
  • とも.す
  • ぼち

Meaning

點 centers on a small, precise mark or dot: a point, a speck, or a decimal point. The idea extends naturally to marking or indicating something with a small touch.

Study

Etymology

點 combines 黑 (black) with 占, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of a small mark or dot, as in a black speck or point.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 黑 suggests black ink, and the right side 占 looks like a small mark or dot being placed. Imagine dipping a pen in black ink and making a tiny point on paper.

Reading mnemonic

For テン, picture making ten tiny dots with black ink: ten -> テン, and each dot is a perfect point.