点【てん】

The noun 点 (てん) means "point," "aspect," or "respect" and is used to single out a specific aspect of something when making evaluations, comparisons, or explanations. It is commonly combined with particles like で, では, から, and が to form expressions meaning "in terms of," "in the respect that," or "from the standpoint of."

～点で / ～点では – "in terms of," "in the respect that"

Used to specify the particular aspect you are talking about.

The pattern Verb (plain form) + 点で or Noun + の + 点で is very common.

～点が – highlighting a specific aspect

Used to pick out a particular quality or characteristic as a subject.

その点 / この点 – "in that respect," "on that point"

Demonstratives are used with 点 to refer back to a previously mentioned aspect.

～点から – "from the standpoint of"

Common expressions

• いくつかの点で – "in several respects"
• あらゆる点で – "in every respect"
• ～という点 – "the point/fact that ~"
• 共通する点 – "points in common"