A1 noun Neutral #3,198 most common

採点

saiten [saiteɴ]

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

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1

先生は今、テストを採点しています。

The teacher is grading the tests now.

2

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.

3

テストの採点、もう終わった?

Is the grading for the test finished yet?

Word Family

Noun
採点
Verb
採点する
Related
点数
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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

1

先生は今、テストを採点しています。

everyday

The teacher is grading the tests now.

2

厳正な採点の結果、優勝者が決まりました。

formal

As a result of strict scoring, the winner was decided.

3

テストの採点、もう終わった?

informal

Is the grading for the test finished yet?

4

この論文の採点基準は非常に厳しいです。

academic

The grading criteria for this thesis are very strict.

5

新しい採用試験の採点システムを導入する。

business

We will introduce a new scoring system for the recruitment exam.

Word Family

Noun
採点
Verb
採点する
Related
点数

Common Collocations

採点する to grade / to score
採点基準 grading criteria
自己採点 self-grading
採点ミス grading error
採点者 marker / grader

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

採点 vs 評価

Saiten is specifically giving numerical points, while Hyouka is a broader evaluation of value or quality.

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Usage Notes

Mainly used in educational or competitive contexts. It is frequently used with the verb 'suru' (to do).

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'tensuu' (the score itself) when they mean the action of 'saiten' (grading).

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Memory Tip

Visualize a teacher 'taking' (採 - sai) a red pen to give 'points' (点 - ten) on a paper.

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Word Origin

Derived from the kanji 採 (take/collect) and 点 (point/mark).

Grammar Patterns

採点する (suru-verb) 〜を採点する (grade something) 採点の〜 (grading's ...)
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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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