Meaning

Primary

Points

Alternative

Score

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The number of points is how many points there are (aka the score).

Reading

てんすう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 点数をとる

    to get a score

    点数を上げる

    to improve one's score

    点数を付ける

    to grade

Context Sentences

今回の点数は百点でした。

The score this time was 100 points.

弟はテストの点数を教えてくれなかった。

My younger brother didn't tell me his test score.

姉には、数学の点数を上げるために、先生にドーナッツをあげたら?と助言された。

My older sister suggested that I give my teacher some donuts to raise my math score.

Kanji Composition