ワンポイント

noun, noun-modifying (irregular)

one point; a single point

Used as a noun or prenominally to refer to a single detail, feature, or piece of advice. Often appears in contexts like ワンポイントアドバイス (a quick tip).

• 先せん生せいが発はつ音おんのワンポイントを教おしえてくれた。

  The teacher gave me a quick tip on pronunciation.

• この服ふくは襟えりのワンポイントがおしゃれだ。

  This outfit is stylish with that one accent on the collar.

noun

small embroidered design; needlepoint accent

Refers to a small stitched ornament or needlepoint design, often used as a decorative accent on clothing or accessories.

• ポケットにワンポイントの刺し繍しゅうが入はいっている。

  There is a small embroidered accent on the pocket.

noun

relief pitcher for one batter

Baseball term, abbreviation of ワンポイントリリーフ. A relief pitcher brought in to face only one batter.

See also: ワンポイントリリーフ

• 監かん督とくは左ひだり打だ者しゃを抑おさえるためにワンポイントを投とう入にゅうした。

  The manager brought in a lefty specialist to face one batter.