She was staring fixedly at a single point on the wall.
I put a single dot on the map.
I saw a single point of light in the night sky.
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.
Let me confirm just one point about this matter.
There was just one unclear detail in his explanation.
one point; one mark
Used for scores in games, exams, or competitions. Often with counters or in contexts of scoring.
I failed the exam by just one point.
He won the match by a single point.
one item; one article; one piece
Used when counting individual items, especially in lists, collections, or commercial contexts. Emphasizes a single unit.
This set was missing just one piece.
I purchased just one item from the exhibited pieces.
Used with negative expressions to mean 'not even a little bit' or 'not a trace'. Emphasizes complete absence.
There wasn't the slightest cloud on his face.
Not a speck of dust was on the floor of that room.
Please let me confirm just one point.
The team won by a single point.
There isn't a shred of doubt in his story.
I bought one dress that I liked.
We finally scored a single point in the second half.
一個 is a plain, everyday counter for one small object, while 一点 is more formal and typical of art pieces, merchandise lists, or detailed items.
微塵 and 一点 are both used with negatives to mean 'not the slightest bit', but 微塵 is slightly more literary and vivid.
一点 (a point/item) and 一転 (a sudden change or reversal) are pronounced identically but have completely unrelated meanings.
Standard kanji spelling; high news frequency.
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.