A small dot or mark, often used in informal contexts. Can refer to a tiny spot, a punctuation-like mark, or a small round symbol.
Put a dot on the answer sheet.
I marked the map with a dot.
The gidayū musicians began their narrative performance.
Standard kana spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Rare kanji form; the reading ちょぼ is not standard for this kanji and may cause confusion.
The origin is uncertain. It may be a sound-symbolic word mimicking a small, round mark. The kabuki sense is a specialized usage derived from the name of the narrative music style.