ichidan verb, transitive verb
drop; apply (liquid); light; kindle; make tea
Covers several distinct actions: dropping or applying a small amount of liquid (often medicine), lighting a fire or lamp, and preparing tea (especially matcha). The specific meaning depends on the object.
目薬を点じる。
I put in eye drops.
ろうそくに火を点じる。
I light the candle.
お茶を点じる。
I make tea (especially matcha).