点数
Meanings
Used for a numerical result on a test, assignment, evaluation, or similar assessment. Often appears with verbs such as 取る, 上がる, 下がる, and つける.
My math test score went up.
It is difficult to give a grade to an essay.
Used for the number of points in a game or match; in baseball this corresponds to runs. 得点 is a close sports term, while 点数 is the more general noun for the score.
The score of the game was three to two.
In baseball, if the score is tied in the ninth inning, the game goes into extra innings.
number of items; number of articles
A counting/quantity use for items in a set, stock, exhibition, application, or list. Common in business or administrative contexts such as 商品の点数.
This store carries a large number of items.
Please check the number of submitted works.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が点数を取るfor someone to score (a certain number of points/marks)
He got a high score on the test.
- 点数が上がる/下がるfor a score to go up/down
My score went up thanks to studying.
- 〈人〉に点数をつけるto give someone a score/grade
The teacher gave the student's essay a grade.
- 点数が高い/低いto have a high/low score
In this game, the higher the score, the stronger you are.
- 〈物〉の点数が多い/少ないfor there to be a large/small number of items
This store has a large number of items in stock.
Expressions
- 点数を稼ぐscore points with someone; curry favor