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N4 · 9 strokes · — · Irodori #380 · Elementary 2 L13
点
decimal point, mark, point, speck, spot
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Readings
- On’yomi
- テン
- Kun’yomi
- さ・す、た・てる、つ・く、つ・ける、とぼ・す、とも・す、ぼち
Example words
～点盛 （7点盛）
～てんもり （ななてんもり）
set of ～ items (set of seven items)
終点
しゅうてん
final stop
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 9-stroke character meaning "decimal point" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "decimal point" (点) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
～点 (～てん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in ～点 (～てん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: さ・す、た・てる、つ・く、つ・ける、とぼ・す、とも・す、ぼち — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: テン — common in compound words (熟語).