ドット
Meanings
1
General term for a small round mark or point, used in everyday contexts.
The red dot on the map is your current location.
2
Refers specifically to a pattern of repeated dots, often on fabric or clothing.
She was wearing a light blue polka-dot dress.
3
Computing term for a single point in a display or image; often synonymous with pixel.
This screen has a resolution of 300 dots per inch.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にドットを打つto put a dot on something
I marked the destination on the map with a dot.
- ドット柄の〈物〉a polka-dot patterned item
She is wearing a polka-dot dress.
- ドット数が多いto have a high number of dots (pixels), i.e. high resolution
This display has a high pixel count, so the image is sharp.