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ηΉ
Point, Dot, Score
γ€-γγ (tsu-keru), γ€-γ (tsu-ku)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japanese students receive ηΉ (points) on exams, and convenience stores often award γγ€γ³γ (points) for purchases. The kanji is everywhere in daily life.
Memory Trick
Imagine drawing a single DOT on a blank page. One tiny POINT can mark the beginning of everything.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ³ (ten)
Kunyomi: γ€-γγ (tsu-keru), γ€-γ (tsu-ku)
Example Words
ηΉ
γ¦γ (ten)
Point
ηΉζ°
γ¦γγγ (tensuu)
Score
ζΊηΉ
γΎγγ¦γ (manten)
Perfect score
ζ¬ ηΉ
γγ£γ¦γ (ketten)
Weak point
Example Sentence
γγΉγγ§ ηΎηΉγ εγγΎγγγ
γγΉγγ§ γ²γγγ¦γγ γ¨γγΎγγγ
tesuto de hyakuten o torimashita
I got a perfect score on the test.