ばってん
Meanings
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cross mark; X mark; demerit mark
usually written using kana alone
Refers to an X-shaped mark, often used to indicate something is wrong, incorrect, or unacceptable, such as on a test or form. Can also refer to a demerit or penalty point in a scoring system.
The questions I got wrong on the test had cross marks on them.
You get one demerit mark if you're late.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に罰点をつけるto mark something with an X
The teacher marked the mistakes on the test with an X.
- 〈物〉に罰点がつくfor something to get an X mark
The wrong answer got an X mark.
- 罰点を受けるto receive a demerit mark
If you're late three times, you get a demerit mark.