noun
Refers to a small physical mark, spot, or a single point in space. Often used in descriptions of visual details or locations.
地図の上に一点の印をつけた。
I put a single dot on the map.
夜空に一点の光が見えた。
I saw a single point of light in the night sky.
noun
one point; one matter; one detail
Used when referring to a single aspect, issue, or detail in a discussion or explanation. Often appears in formal or explanatory contexts.
この点について一点だけ確認させてください。
Let me confirm just one point about this matter.
彼の説明には一点だけ不明なところがあった。
There was just one unclear detail in his explanation.
noun
one point; one mark
Used for scores in games, exams, or competitions. Often with counters or in contexts of scoring.
試験であと一点足りなくて不合格だった。
I failed the exam by just one point.
彼は一点差で試合に勝った。
He won the match by a single point.
noun
one item; one article; one piece
Used when counting individual items, especially in lists, collections, or commercial contexts. Emphasizes a single unit.
このセットには一点だけ欠品があった。
This set was missing just one piece.
展示品の中から一点だけ購入した。
I purchased just one item from the exhibited pieces.
noun
Used with negative expressions to mean 'not even a little bit' or 'not a trace'. Emphasizes complete absence.
彼の顔には一点の曇りもなかった。
There wasn't the slightest cloud on his face.
その部屋には一点のゴミも落ちていなかった。
Not a speck of dust was on the floor of that room.
Compound of 一 (one) and 点 (point, dot). The meaning 'one item' developed from the idea of a single point in a list or collection.