スポット
Meanings
A visible small mark, dot, or spot, often in visual, photographic, design, or technical contexts.
A white spot appears in the upper right of the photo.
A particular place or location, especially one singled out for tourism, photography, leisure, or some activity.
Kyoto has many popular sightseeing spots.
This is a spot where you can see the sunset beautifully.
aircraft stand; airport apron position; parking spot
Aviation use for the place on the airport apron where an aircraft parks; often used with a number such as 10番スポット.
The aircraft is parked at Spot 10 on the apron.
spot advertisement; spot advertising
Advertising-industry abbreviation of スポット広告, referring to a short advertisement placed in a specific broadcast slot.
See also: スポット広告
Next month we will place spot ads for the new product with local stations.
spot news
Broadcasting or media abbreviation of スポットニュース; limited jargon rather than a general everyday use.
See also: スポットニュース
In broadcasting terminology, a short news flash may be called a spot.
Abbreviation of スポットライト, used especially with expressions such as スポットが当たる or スポットを浴びる.
See also: スポットライト
The spotlight fell on the lead actor on stage.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が人気のスポットだa place is a popular spot/hotspot
This park is a popular spot among young people.
- 〈数〉番スポットstand number ... (aircraft parking position)
The passenger plane parked at stand number 10.
- スポットを浴びるto bask in the spotlight
She suddenly found herself in the media spotlight.