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VocabJLPT N3

point

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. point (of a story, argument, etc.)
2. key point
3. point
4. point (in scoring)

This word can mean a point, score, or key aspect of something, depending on context. It is widely used in everyday speech to highlight the most important part of an explanation, or to refer to loyalty reward points.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The key to this problem is not overlooking the conditions!

Sentence 2

The moment I thought "this is the key point," I got goosebumps.

Sentence 3

Wow, I got the whole point of the explanation right away!

Sentence 4

Why are you so upset? That's not even the point!

Sentence 5

No way — if that's the point, why didn't you say so from the start?!