A1 noun ニュートラル #188 よく出る

point

/pɔɪnt/

A point is a specific place, position, or a single idea in a discussion. It can also refer to the sharp end of an object or a unit used for scoring in a game.

例文

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1

The pencil has a very sharp point.

The pencil has a very sharp tip.

2

The professor made an excellent point about climate change.

The professor shared a very good idea regarding climate change.

3

I don't really see the point of going to the party.

I don't understand the reason or purpose of going to the party.

語族

名詞
point
Verb
point
副詞
pointedly
形容詞
pointed
関連
pointer
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the point of a needle; it is small, specific, and gets your attention immediately, just like the main point of a story.

クイックテスト

What is the ______ of this meeting if nobody is listening?

正解!

正解は: point

例文

1

The pencil has a very sharp point.

everyday

The pencil has a very sharp tip.

2

The professor made an excellent point about climate change.

formal

The professor shared a very good idea regarding climate change.

3

I don't really see the point of going to the party.

informal

I don't understand the reason or purpose of going to the party.

4

At this point in the research, the data remains inconclusive.

academic

At this specific stage of the study, the results are not clear.

5

Please get straight to the point during the presentation.

business

Please talk about the most important information immediately during the presentation.

語族

名詞
point
Verb
point
副詞
pointedly
形容詞
pointed
関連
pointer

よく使う組み合わせ

main point the most important idea
starting point the place or time where something begins
turning point a time when a decisive change happens
boiling point the temperature at which a liquid turns to gas
focal point the center of interest or activity

よく使うフレーズ

to the point

relevant and direct

beside the point

irrelevant to the subject

up to a point

partly, but not completely

よく混同される語

point vs tip

A tip is specifically the very end of something long, while a point can be an idea or a location.

point vs spot

A spot is a small round area or a location, whereas a point often refers to a logical idea or a sharp end.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'point' when discussing the specific goal or meaning of an action. It is also the standard word for units in sports scoring.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'point' when they should use 'dot' for an email address (e.g., they say 'example point com' instead of 'example dot com').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the point of a needle; it is small, specific, and gets your attention immediately, just like the main point of a story.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'punctum', which means a small hole or a prick made by a sharp instrument.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one point, two points Often used with the preposition 'at' (e.g., at this point) Can be followed by 'of' + noun/gerund (e.g., the point of the story)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, 'getting straight to the point' is valued in business to save time.

クイックテスト

What is the ______ of this meeting if nobody is listening?

正解!

正解は: point

関連単語

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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