採点
The act of grading or scoring a test, examination, or performance. It refers to the process of assigning marks or points based on specific criteria to evaluate a person's work.
Examples
3 of 5先生は今、テストを採点しています。
The teacher is grading the tests now.
厳正な採点の結果、優勝者が決まりました。
As a result of strict scoring, the winner was decided.
テストの採点、もう終わった?
Is the grading for the test finished yet?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a teacher 'taking' (採 - sai) a red pen to give 'points' (点 - ten) on a paper.
Quick Quiz
試験が終わったので、先生は( )を始めました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 採点
Examples
先生は今、テストを採点しています。
everydayThe teacher is grading the tests now.
厳正な採点の結果、優勝者が決まりました。
formalAs a result of strict scoring, the winner was decided.
テストの採点、もう終わった?
informalIs the grading for the test finished yet?
この論文の採点基準は非常に厳しいです。
academicThe grading criteria for this thesis are very strict.
新しい採用試験の採点システムを導入する。
businessWe will introduce a new scoring system for the recruitment exam.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
採点が甘い
to be a lenient grader
採点が厳しい
to be a strict grader
採点に不服がある
to be dissatisfied with the grading
Often Confused With
Saiten is specifically giving numerical points, while Hyouka is a broader evaluation of value or quality.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in educational or competitive contexts. It is frequently used with the verb 'suru' (to do).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'tensuu' (the score itself) when they mean the action of 'saiten' (grading).
Memory Tip
Visualize a teacher 'taking' (採 - sai) a red pen to give 'points' (点 - ten) on a paper.
Word Origin
Derived from the kanji 採 (take/collect) and 点 (point/mark).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japanese schools, correct answers are marked with a circle (maru) and incorrect ones with a slash or X (batsu).
Quick Quiz
試験が終わったので、先生は( )を始めました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 採点
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