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評点

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces 評点 en 30 secondes

Explication 評点 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that '評点' (hyōten) means 'score' or 'grade' in a school setting. Imagine your teacher giving you a number from 1 to 5 for your homework. That number is a '評点'. You might see this word on a simple report card. Don't worry about using it in complex sentences yet. Just remember that 'hyō' means 'evaluate' and 'ten' means 'point'. If you see '評点: 5', it means you did a great job! You can think of it like the stars you see on a review site, but used for people's work or grades. It is a very formal word, so in daily life, you will probably use '点数' (tensū) more often. But knowing '評点' helps you understand official school papers.

For A2 learners, '評点' is a useful word to describe how someone is doing in a class or a job. You should start using it with simple verbs like 'つける' (to give/assign). For example, '先生が評点をつける' (The teacher gives a grade). You might also hear '評点が高い' (The score is high) or '評点が低い' (The score is low). At this level, you can begin to distinguish it from '点数' (tensū). Remember that '点数' is for any points (like in a game), but '評点' is specifically for an evaluation. If you are a student in Japan, you will see this word on your semester results. It's important to know because it tells you how your work was judged by the school.

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At the B1 level, you should understand that '評点' is used in more than just schools; it's also common in the workplace. In a Japanese company, employees are evaluated every few months. This process is called '人事評価' (jinji hyōka), and the result is your '評点'. You should be able to use the word in sentences like '評点の結果、ボーナスが決まった' (As a result of the rating, the bonus was decided). You should also learn compound words like '評点平均' (GPA) and '評点基準' (evaluation criteria). At this level, you can explain the difference between a raw test score (点数) and the final grade (評点) assigned by a professor or manager.

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By B2, you should be comfortable using '評点' in formal discussions and writing. You should understand the nuances of how scores are '算出する' (calculated) using various metrics. For example, you might discuss how '評点の重みづけ' (weighting of scores) affects the final outcome of a project. You will encounter this word in news articles about university entrance exams or corporate governance. You should also be aware of the social implications of '評点' in Japan, such as how it relates to the 'relative evaluation' (相対評価) system versus 'absolute evaluation' (絶対評価). At this level, you can use the word to analyze data or argue for a fairer grading system.

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At the C1 level, you are expected to understand the philosophical and systemic roles of '評点' in Japanese society. You can participate in high-level debates about whether '評点' accurately reflects human potential or if it oversimplifies complex skills. You will see this word in academic papers on education, psychology, and economics. You should be able to use it in sophisticated phrases like '評点の妥当性を検証する' (to verify the validity of the scores) or '評点のバイアスを排除する' (to eliminate bias in ratings). You understand how '評点' functions as a tool of social stratification and how it is used in government procurement and policy evaluation.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of '評点' is near-native. You understand all the technical jargon associated with it in fields like psychometrics or advanced human resource management. You can interpret complex statistical reports where '評点' is the dependent variable. You are familiar with the history of how grading systems have evolved in Japan and can discuss the word's usage in classical or early modern administrative documents. You can use '評点' with total precision in any context, from a legal contract to a technical manual for evaluation software. You also recognize the subtle emotional weight the word carries for Japanese people who have grown up in a highly competitive, score-oriented education system.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

評点 en 30 secondes

評点 means a formal grade or rating used in schools and offices.
It is more formal than the common word 'tensū' (score).
Commonly paired with verbs like 'tsukeru' (give) or 'sanshutsu' (calculate).
Central to Japanese systems of ranking and performance evaluation.

The word 評点 (ひょうてん - Hyōten) is a sophisticated Japanese noun that specifically refers to a numerical grade, a rating, or a score derived from a formal evaluation process. Unlike the more common word '点数' (tensū), which can refer to any generic points in a game or a simple test, 評点 carries a heavy connotation of assessment, judgment, and systematic calculation. It is the language of administrators, professors, and human resource managers. When you hear this word, you should immediately think of a structured environment where quality or performance is being measured against a specific set of criteria. It is most frequently encountered in academic transcripts, where it represents the final grade for a course, or in the corporate world during annual performance reviews where an employee's contributions are quantified into a specific rating.

Academic Context: In Japanese universities, your GPA (Grade Point Average) is often calculated based on the 評点 assigned to each subject. For example, a score of 90-100 might result in a 評点 of 4.0 or an 'S' grade.

この科目の評点は、期末試験の結果に基づいています。 (The grade for this subject is based on the final exam results.)

Beyond schools, the word is indispensable in the professional landscape. Companies use 評点 to determine bonuses, promotions, and career trajectories. It implies that a 'point' (点) has been given after 'evaluation' (評). This etymological breakdown helps learners understand that the word isn't just about the number itself, but the process of arriving at that number. In a world increasingly driven by data and metrics, understanding how your hyōten is calculated is crucial for navigating Japanese society. It is also used in competitive settings, such as figure skating or gymnastics, where judges assign scores based on technical and artistic merit. In these cases, the 評点 represents the objective quantification of subjective skill.

Professional Context: Human Resource departments use standardized forms to record the 評点 of employees during the 'Shinki-Hyouka' (Personnel Evaluation) periods, usually twice a year.

The nuance of the word also extends to the realm of consumer reviews and product testing. When a consumer magazine evaluates a new smartphone or car, they often provide a 評点 for various categories like 'Battery Life,' 'Design,' and 'Price-Performance Ratio.' This allows readers to quickly compare different products using a standardized numerical scale. In this sense, 評点 serves as a bridge between qualitative description and quantitative data. It is a tool for simplification, taking complex human performance or product quality and distilling it into a single, understandable digit or letter.

最新のスマートフォンの評点を比較する。 (Compare the ratings of the latest smartphones.)

Societal Nuance: Japan is often characterized as a society that values clear rankings and hierarchies. The concept of 評点 is central to this, as it provides a 'fair' and 'objective' basis for these rankings, even if the underlying evaluation is subjective.

Using 評点 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and the verbs it typically pairs with. Because it represents a result or a value, you will often find it as the object of verbs like つける (to attach/give), 算出する (to calculate), or 上げる (to raise). It is also used with passive constructions like つけられる (to be given a score). In a grammatical sense, it functions as a standard noun, but its usage is restricted to formal contexts where an evaluation is taking place. You wouldn't use it for the score of a casual video game you're playing with friends; that would be スコア (sukoa) or 点数 (tensū).

Giving a Score: The most common verb paired with 評点 is 'つける' (tsukeru). This literally means 'to attach a score' or 'to assign a grade.'

面接官は応募者に厳しい評点をつけた。 (The interviewer gave the applicant a strict score.)

Another critical aspect of using 評点 is understanding how it modifies other nouns. It often appears in compound words such as 評点平均 (hyōten heikin), which translates to Grade Point Average or GPA. It can also be followed by particles like が (ga) or を (wo) to indicate the subject or object of a sentence. For instance, '評点が低い' (the score is low) or '評点を調整する' (to adjust the score). When discussing the criteria used to determine the score, you would use the phrase 評点の基準 (hyōten no kijun). This is a common phrase in academic syllabi and company handbooks.

Calculating Results: When a computer or a formula is involved in determining the final grade, the verb '算出する' (sanshutsu suru - to calculate) is used.

システムが自動的に各生徒の評点を算出します。 (The system automatically calculates the grade for each student.)

In more complex sentences, 評点 can be used to compare performance over time. You might say '評点が上がった' (the score went up) or '評点を維持する' (to maintain the score). These phrases are common in self-evaluation reports where employees explain their progress. It’s important to note that while 評点 is a noun, it cannot be turned into a verb by adding する (suru). You must use an auxiliary verb to describe the action of scoring or being scored. Understanding this distinction is key to sounding natural in Japanese.

Comparison Phrases: Use '評点が高い' (high score) and '評点が低い' (low score) to describe relative performance without needing complex grammar.

In Japan, you will encounter the word 評点 in several distinct environments, each with its own set of expectations. The most ubiquitous setting is the Japanese education system. From elementary school through university, students receive 'Tsuchibo' (report cards) or 'Seisekihyo' (grade reports) where their hyōten is clearly marked. In university, students are often obsessed with their 評点平均 (GPA) because it dictates their eligibility for scholarships, exchange programs, and even job interviews with top-tier companies. You will hear professors discussing the hyōten distribution at the end of a semester, ensuring that not too many students receive the highest possible marks.

University Life: Students might ask each other, 'あの授業の評点、どうだった？' (How was the grade for that class?), although '成績' (seiseki) is also common here.

奨学金の申請には、一定以上の評点が必要です。 (A certain grade or higher is required to apply for the scholarship.)

The second major arena is the corporate office. In the 'Salaryman' culture of Japan, the 'Personnel Evaluation' (人事評価 - jinji hyōka) is a critical biannual event. Managers use specific rubrics to assign a 評点 to their subordinates. This number is not just a reflection of performance; it is a direct driver of the 'Bonus' (ボーナス) amount and future promotion prospects. In these meetings, the word is used with a high degree of gravity. You might hear a manager say, '君の今期の評点は「A」だ' (Your rating for this term is 'A'). This formal usage reinforces the hierarchical nature of Japanese companies, where every employee is quantified and ranked.

Corporate Reviews: Human Resources (HR) will often send out emails titled '評点確定のお知らせ' (Notice of Finalized Ratings) to let employees know their evaluations are ready.

Finally, you will find 評点 in the world of professional sports and competitions that rely on judging. In figure skating, for example, the announcer might read out the 技術評点 (technical score) and 演技構成評点 (program components score). In these high-stakes environments, the hyōten is the final word on who wins and who loses. Similarly, in government procurement or bidding (入札 - nyūtsatsu), companies are given a hyōten based on their proposal quality and past performance, which determines who wins the contract. In all these cases, the word signifies a formal, recorded, and impactful numerical value.

審査員による評点が合計され、優勝者が決まりました。 (The scores from the judges were totaled, and the winner was decided.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning 評点 is confusing it with 点数 (tensū). While both can be translated as 'score' or 'points,' they are not interchangeable. Tensū is a broad term used for any number of points, such as points in a basketball game, the number of correct answers on a quiz, or even the number of items in a set. Hyōten, however, is strictly for evaluations. If you say '私のバスケットボールの評点は高いです' (My basketball score is high), it sounds like you are being graded on your basketball technique by a judge, rather than simply having scored many points in a game. To avoid this, use tensū for raw scores and hyōten for evaluated grades.

Confusing with 'Evaluation' itself: Many learners confuse '評点' (the score) with '評価' (the act of evaluation). You 'do' evaluation (評価する), but you 'give' a score (評点をつける).

❌ 先生は私のテストを評点しました。 (Incorrect: The teacher 'scored' my test.)
✅ 先生は私のテストを評価し、評点をつけました。 (Correct: The teacher evaluated my test and gave it a score.)

Another common error is related to the formality level. Because 評点 is a formal word, using it in very casual situations can sound stiff or unnatural. For example, if you are talking to a friend about a movie you just saw, you might say '10点満点で7点かな' (I'd give it 7 out of 10 points). Using 評点 here would make you sound like a professional movie critic delivering a formal report. Additionally, be careful with the word 成績 (seiseki), which means 'grades' or 'results.' While 評点 is the numerical value of a single grade, 成績 is the overall record of those grades. If you want to talk about your general academic standing, 成績 is the better choice.

Grammar: Noun vs. Verb: Remember that '評点' is a noun. You cannot say '評点する'. You must use a supporting verb like 'つける' or '算出する'.

Lastly, watch out for the kanji. The first character 評 (hyō) is also found in 評判 (hyōban - reputation) and 評論 (hyōron - criticism). Some learners accidentally write 表点 (using the '表' for 'surface' or 'table'), which is incorrect. The '評' radical (言 - speech) indicates that the score is a form of 'spoken' or 'written' judgment. Keeping this linguistic connection in mind will help you remember both the meaning and the correct writing of the word.

To truly master 評点, you must understand how it fits into the broader family of Japanese words related to scoring and evaluation. The most common alternative is 点数 (てんすう - Tensū). As mentioned before, tensū is the general term for 'number of points.' It is used for test scores (テストの点数), sports scores, and even loyalty points at a supermarket. While hyōten implies a judgment or a grade, tensū is simply the count. If you get 80 questions right out of 100, your tensū is 80. The teacher then converts that tensū into a hyōten (like an 'A' or a '4').

Hyōten vs. Tensū: 評点: Formal, refers to an evaluated grade or rating (e.g., A, B, C or 4.0).
点数: General, refers to the raw number of points (e.g., 85 points).

Another related word is 成績 (せいせき - Seiseki). This word translates to 'results' or 'grades' in a broader sense. While hyōten is the specific numerical value, seiseki refers to the overall performance record. You would say '成績がいい' (My grades are good) to describe your general academic success. You wouldn't usually say '評点がいい' in casual conversation, as it sounds too technical. Then there is 評価 (ひょうか - Hyōka), which means 'evaluation' or 'assessment.' This is a verb-noun (suru-verb) that describes the entire process of judging someone or something. Hyōten is the *result* of the hyōka process.

Hyōten vs. Hyōka: 評点: The numerical score (The 'What').
評価: The act of evaluating (The 'How' or the 'Process').

In specific contexts, you might also encounter スコア (Sukoa), the loanword from 'score.' This is almost exclusively used for sports (like golf or bowling) and standardized English tests like the TOEIC or TOEFL. You would never say 'TOEICの評点'; it is always 'TOEICのスコア.' Finally, there is 格付け (かくづけ - Kakuzuke), which means 'rating' or 'ranking,' usually in a financial or organizational context, such as a credit rating for a company. While hyōten is a number on a scale, kakuzuke is a position within a hierarchy. Understanding these subtle differences will allow you to choose the most precise word for any given situation.

各項目の評価を合計して、最終的な評点が決まります。 (By totaling the evaluations of each item, the final grade is determined.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The character 評 contains the 'speech' radical (言), suggesting that an evaluation is essentially a 'judgment spoken' about someone's work. The character 点 originally depicted small fires or black spots, which later came to represent numerical marks.

Guide de prononciation

UK /hjɔːtɛn/

US /hjoʊtɛn/

Japanese is a pitch-accent language. In 'hyōten', the pitch typically starts low, rises on 'yo', and stays high through 'ten' (Heiban pattern).

Rime avec

Shotten (as in forgotten, though the 'sh' is different) Rotten (English rhyme for the 'ten' part) Kōten (intersection) Shōten (focus) Sōten (point of contention) Jōten (heaven/zenith) Chōten (peak) Dōten (tie score)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'hyo' as two syllables 'hi-yo'. It should be one smooth sound.
Putting the stress on the first syllable like English 'HYO-ten'.
Pronouncing the final 'n' like a strong English 'N' that touches the roof of the mouth.
Confusing 'hyō' with 'hyō' (hail) or 'hyō' (table).
Shortening the long 'ō' sound in 'hyō'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

The kanji are common but require N3 level knowledge to read comfortably without furigana.

Écriture 4/5

Writing the character '評' (12 strokes) correctly requires practice.

Expression orale 2/5

Easy to pronounce if you remember the long 'ō' sound.

Écoute 2/5

Clearly distinguishable in formal speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

点 (Point) 数 (Number) 先生 (Teacher) テスト (Test) いい (Good)

Apprends ensuite

成績 (Grades) 評価 (Evaluation) 合格 (Pass) 平均 (Average) 基準 (Criteria)

Avancé

妥当性 (Validity) 信頼性 (Reliability) 偏差値 (Standard deviation score) 人事考課 (Personnel appraisal) 相対評価 (Relative evaluation)

Grammaire à connaître

Noun + を + つける (Assigning a value)

名前に評点をつける。

Noun + に + 基づく (Based on...)

評点に基づいて合否を決める。

Noun + が + ～に影響する (Subject affects something)

評点が将来に影響する。

Noun + を + 算出する (Calculating a value)

合計評点を算出する。

Compound Nouns (Combining nouns for specific terms)

平均 + 評点 = 平均評点

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Exemples par niveau

テストの評点は5です。

The test grade is 5.

評点 (noun) + は (particle) + 5 (number) + です (copula).

評点が高いですね。

The score is high, isn't it?

評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 高い (adjective) + ですね (ending).

これは私の評点です。

This is my grade.

これ (pronoun) + は (particle) + 私の (possessive) + 評点 (noun) + です (copula).

評点はどこですか？

Where is the score?

評点 (noun) + は (particle) + どこ (question word) + ですか (question ending).

いい評点がほしいです。

I want a good grade.

いい (adjective) + 評点 (noun) + が (particle) + ほしい (adjective) + です (copula).

評点は1から10までです。

The scores are from 1 to 10.

評点 (noun) + は (particle) + 1から10まで (range) + です (copula).

あなたの評点は何ですか？

What is your score?

あなた (pronoun) + の (particle) + 評点 (noun) + は (particle) + 何 (question word) + ですか (question ending).

評点はまだ分かりません。

I don't know the score yet.

評点 (noun) + は (particle) + まだ (adverb) + 分かりません (negative verb).

先生が評点をつけました。

The teacher gave a grade.

先生 (subject) + が (particle) + 評点 (object) + を (particle) + つけました (verb - past).

評点が低いので悲しいです。

I'm sad because my grade is low.

評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 低い (adjective) + ので (conjunction) + 悲しい (adjective) + です (copula).

もっと高い評点を取りたいです。

I want to get a higher grade.

もっと (adverb) + 高い (adjective) + 評点 (object) + を (particle) + 取りたい (verb - desire) + です (copula).

評点の基準を教えてください。

Please tell me the criteria for the score.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 基準 (noun) + を (particle) + 教えてください (polite request).

私の評点は去年より良くなりました。

My grade became better than last year.

評点 (subject) + は (particle) + 去年 (noun) + より (comparison) + 良く (adverbial adjective) + なりました (verb - past).

レポートの評点はAでした。

The report grade was an A.

レポート (noun) + の (particle) + 評点 (noun) + は (particle) + A (noun) + でした (copula - past).

評点を上げるために勉強します。

I will study to raise my grade.

評点 (object) + を (particle) + 上げる (verb) + ために (purpose) + 勉強します (verb).

クラスの平均評点は70点です。

The class average grade is 70 points.

クラス (noun) + の (particle) + 平均評点 (compound noun) + は (particle) + 70点 (noun) + です (copula).

評点が給与に影響します。

The rating affects the salary.

評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 給与 (noun) + に (particle) + 影響します (verb).

自己評価の評点を入力してください。

Please input your self-evaluation score.

自己評価 (noun) + の (particle) + 評点 (object) + を (particle) + 入力してください (polite request).

評点が確定するのは来週です。

The grades will be finalized next week.

評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 確定する (verb) + の (nominalizer) + は (particle) + 来週 (noun) + です (copula).

この科目の評点配分を確認しましたか？

Did you check the score distribution for this subject?

この (determiner) + 科目 (noun) + の (particle) + 評点配分 (compound noun) + を (particle) + 確認しましたか (verb - question).

評点の結果に納得がいきません。

I am not satisfied with the result of the rating.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 結果 (noun) + に (particle) + 納得がいきません (idiomatic phrase).

全体の評点平均を計算しましょう。

Let's calculate the overall grade point average.

全体 (noun) + の (particle) + 評点平均 (compound noun) + を (particle) + 計算しましょう (verb - suggestion).

評点が低い原因を分析する必要があります。

It is necessary to analyze the reason why the score is low.

評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 低い (adjective) + 原因 (object) + を (particle) + 分析する (verb) + 必要 (noun) + があります (verb).

面接の評点が合格ラインに届かなかった。

The interview score did not reach the passing line.

面接 (noun) + の (particle) + 評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 合格ライン (noun) + に (particle) + 届かなかった (verb - past negative).

評点の重みづけを慎重に検討する。

Carefully consider the weighting of the scores.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 重みづけ (noun) + を (particle) + 慎重に (adverb) + 検討する (verb).

相対評価では、周囲の成績が評点に影響する。

In relative evaluation, the performance of those around you affects your grade.

相対評価 (noun) + では (particle) + 周囲の (noun) + 成績 (subject) + が (particle) + 評点 (noun) + に (particle) + 影響する (verb).

システムが自動的に評点を算出する仕組みです。

It is a mechanism where the system automatically calculates the score.

システム (subject) + が (particle) + 自動的に (adverb) + 評点 (object) + を (particle) + 算出する (verb) + 仕組み (noun) + です (copula).

評点のばらつきを抑えるためのガイドライン。

Guidelines to suppress the variance in scoring.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + ばらつき (noun) + を (particle) + 抑える (verb) + ための (purpose) + ガイドライン (noun).

過去三年の評点推移をグラフにまとめた。

Summarized the score trends of the past three years into a graph.

過去三年 (noun) + の (particle) + 評点推移 (compound noun) + を (particle) + グラフ (noun) + に (particle) + まとめた (verb - past).

評点に対する不服申し立てが認められた。

The appeal against the grade was accepted.

評点 (noun) + に対する (prepositional phrase) + 不服申し立て (noun) + が (particle) + 認められた (passive verb - past).

評点の公平性を保つことが組織の課題だ。

Maintaining the fairness of ratings is a challenge for the organization.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 公平性 (noun) + を (particle) + 保つ (verb) + こと (nominalizer) + が (particle) + 組織の (noun) + 課題 (noun) + だ (copula).

各審査員が独自の観点で評点をつける。

Each judge assigns a score from their own perspective.

各審査員 (subject) + が (particle) + 独自 (noun) + の (particle) + 観点 (noun) + で (particle) + 評点 (object) + を (particle) + つける (verb).

評点のインフレ化が大学教育の質を脅かしている。

Grade inflation is threatening the quality of university education.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + インフレ化 (noun) + が (particle) + 大学教育 (noun) + の (particle) + 質 (object) + を (particle) + 脅かしている (progressive verb).

多面的な評価を評点に集約するのは困難だ。

It is difficult to aggregate multifaceted evaluations into a single score.

多面的な (adjective) + 評価 (object) + を (particle) + 評点 (noun) + に (particle) + 集約する (verb) + の (nominalizer) + は (particle) + 困難 (adjective) + だ (copula).

評点の妥当性を統計学的な手法で検証する。

Verify the validity of the scores using statistical methods.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 妥当性 (object) + を (particle) + 統計学的な (adjective) + 手法 (noun) + で (particle) + 検証する (verb).

評点システムが従業員のモチベーションを阻害している。

The scoring system is hindering employee motivation.

評点システム (subject) + が (particle) + 従業員 (noun) + の (particle) + モチベーション (object) + を (particle) + 阻害している (progressive verb).

評点の偏りを修正するためのアルゴリズムを導入した。

Introduced an algorithm to correct for score bias.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 偏り (object) + を (particle) + 修正する (verb) + ための (purpose) + アルゴリズム (object) + を (particle) + 導入した (verb - past).

入札において、技術評点が価格以上に重視される。

In bidding, the technical score is prioritized more than the price.

入札 (noun) + において (prepositional phrase) + 技術評点 (subject) + が (particle) + 価格 (noun) + 以上に (comparison) + 重視される (passive verb).

評点という数値に還元できない価値を見落としがちだ。

We tend to overlook values that cannot be reduced to a numerical score.

評点 (noun) + という (quotative) + 数値 (noun) + に (particle) + 還元できない (negative verb) + 価値 (object) + を (particle) + 見落としがち (suffix meaning 'tend to') + だ (copula).

評点の不透明さが組織への不信感を招いている。

The lack of transparency in ratings is causing distrust toward the organization.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 不透明さ (subject) + が (particle) + 組織 (noun) + への (particle) + 不信感 (object) + を (particle) + 招いている (progressive verb).

評点の正規分布からの逸脱は、評価プロセスの欠陥を示唆する。

Deviation of scores from a normal distribution suggests a flaw in the evaluation process.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 正規分布 (noun) + からの (particle) + 逸脱 (subject) + は (particle) + 評価プロセス (noun) + の (particle) + 欠陥 (object) + を (particle) + 指唆する (verb).

評点の恣意性を排除すべく、厳格なルーブリックが策定された。

Strict rubrics were formulated in order to eliminate the arbitrariness of scoring.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 恣意性 (object) + を (particle) + 排除すべく (auxiliary meaning 'in order to') + 厳格な (adjective) + ルーブリック (subject) + が (particle) + 策定された (passive verb - past).

評点という定量的指標が、教育の本質を歪曲しかねない。

Quantitative indicators like scores could potentially distort the essence of education.

評点 (noun) + という (quotative) + 定量的指標 (subject) + が (particle) + 教育 (noun) + の (particle) + 本質 (object) + を (particle) + 歪曲しかねない (verb auxiliary meaning 'might unfortunately').

評点の相関関係を分析し、評価項目の妥当性を再定義する。

Analyze the correlation of scores and redefine the validity of evaluation items.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 相関関係 (object) + を (particle) + 分析し (verb stem) + 評価項目 (noun) + の (particle) + 妥当性 (object) + を (particle) + 再定義する (verb).

評点の格差が社会的な再生産を助長しているという批判がある。

There is criticism that the disparity in grades is promoting social reproduction.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 格差 (subject) + が (particle) + 社会的な (adjective) + 再生産 (object) + を (particle) + 助長している (progressive verb) + という (quotative) + 批判 (noun) + がある (verb).

評点付与の権限委譲に伴い、ガバナンスの強化が求められる。

With the delegation of scoring authority, strengthening of governance is required.

評点付与 (noun) + の (particle) + 権限委譲 (noun) + に伴い (conjunction) + ガバナンス (noun) + の (particle) + 強化 (subject) + が (particle) + 求められる (passive verb).

評点という表象の背後にある、複雑な力学を読み解く。

Decipher the complex dynamics behind the representation known as a score.

評点 (noun) + という (quotative) + 表象 (noun) + の (particle) + 背後 (noun) + にある (relative clause) + 複雑な (adjective) + 力学 (object) + を (particle) + 読み解く (verb).

評点の絶対化は、個人の多様な可能性を看過することに他ならない。

The absolutization of scores is nothing other than overlooking the diverse potential of individuals.

評点 (noun) + の (particle) + 絶対化 (subject) + は (particle) + 個人 (noun) + の (particle) + 多様な (adjective) + 可能性 (object) + を (particle) + 看過する (verb) + ことに他ならない (idiomatic phrase).

Synonymes

点数成績評価スコア等付け

Antonymes

無評価不合格

Collocations courantes

評点をつける

評点を算出する

評点が高い

評点平均

評点基準

評点分布

評点が上がる

評点を維持する

評点をつける側

技術評点

Phrases Courantes

評点平均 (GPA)

— The average of all grades earned in a school term. It is a critical metric for university students.

評点平均が3.5以上なら奨学金がもらえます。

評点をつける

— To assign a numerical grade or rating to something. It implies a formal process.

上司が部下のパフォーマンスに評点をつける。

評点基準

— The set of rules or rubrics used to determine a grade. It ensures fairness.

この試験の評点基準は非常に厳しいです。

評点が高い/低い

— Simple descriptors for the quality of a grade. Used in academic and business contexts.

今年の私の評点は去年より低かった。

評点分布

— The statistical spread of grades within a group. It shows how many people got each grade.

評点分布を見ると、Aをとった人は少ない。

自己評点

— A score you give yourself during a self-evaluation process. Common in Japanese offices.

自己評点を高くつけすぎないように注意した。

評点算出

— The act of calculating the final score based on various inputs. Often automated.

評点算出のアルゴリズムにエラーがあった。

評点操作

— The act of unfairly changing grades. It is a serious academic or corporate scandal.

入試での評点操作が社会問題になった。

評点表

— A table or sheet used to record and display grades. Another word for a scorecard.

審査員に評点表が配られた。

平均評点

— The mean score of a group or a series of evaluations. Similar to GPA but more general.

クラスの平均評点は前年を上回った。

Souvent confondu avec

評点 vs 点数 (Tensū)

Tensū is for raw points; Hyōten is for evaluated grades.

評点 vs 評価 (Hyōka)

Hyōka is the process of evaluating; Hyōten is the numerical result.

評点 vs 成績 (Seiseki)

Seiseki is the overall record; Hyōten is the specific value of a single grade.

Expressions idiomatiques

"評点を稼ぐ"

— To do things specifically to get a better grade or impression, sometimes in a manipulative way.

彼は先生に媚びて評点を稼ごうとしている。

Informal/Critical

"評点が甘い"

— When a judge or teacher gives higher scores than deserved; being a lenient grader.

あの教授は評点が甘いことで有名だ。

Neutral/Common

"評点が辛い"

— When a judge or teacher is very strict and gives lower scores than expected; a harsh grader.

今回の審査員は評点が辛かった。

Neutral/Common

"評点に響く"

— When an action (like being late) will negatively affect your final grade.

遅刻は評点に響くから気をつけて。

Common

"評点を落とす"

— To cause one's own grade to drop through poor performance or mistakes.

ケアレスミスで評点を落としてしまった。

Neutral

"評点を盛る"

— To exaggerate or inflate scores, often used when someone tries to make themselves look better.

履歴書の評点を盛るのは良くない。

Slang/Informal

"評点を固める"

— To secure a good grade early on, or to finalize the scoring process.

中間テストで良い点を取って評点を固める。

Neutral

"評点を分ける"

— When a specific factor becomes the deciding point between a high and low grade.

この質問への回答が評点を分けるポイントだ。

Formal

"評点を競う"

— To compete with others for the highest grade or rating.

同僚と評点を競い合っている。

Neutral

"評点をつけるまでもない"

— Something is so obviously good or bad that it doesn't even need a formal score.

彼の作品は素晴らしすぎて、評点をつけるまでもない。

Literary/Formal

Facile à confondre

評点 vs 評定 (Hyōtei)

Both mean 'rating' or 'evaluation'.

Hyōtei is even more formal and often refers to the final 'rating' given by a government or high-level institution, whereas Hyōten is the specific score.

内申書の評定平均。

評点 vs 採点 (Saiten)

Both involve giving points.

Saiten is the *act* of marking a test to see what is correct/incorrect. Hyōten is the final grade resulting from that marking.

テストを採点する。

評点 vs 得点 (Tokuten)

Both mean 'points'.

Tokuten is points 'earned' in a game or specific task. Hyōten is points 'assigned' by a judge or evaluator.

高い得点をマークする。

評点 vs スコア (Sukoa)

Both mean 'score'.

Sukoa is used for sports and English proficiency tests. Hyōten is used for school subjects and job performance.

TOEICのスコア。

評点 vs 格付け (Kakuzuke)

Both involve ranking/rating.

Kakuzuke is for credit ratings or hotel stars. Hyōten is for individuals' performance or grades.

格付け会社による評価。

Structures de phrases

[Subject] の評点は [Score] です。

私の評点は4です。

[Person] が [Object] に評点をつける。

先生が作文に評点をつける。

評点の結果、[Outcome] になった。

評点の結果、昇進が決まった。

[Criteria] に基づいて評点を算出する。

出席率に基づいて評点を算出する。

評点の [Noun] を [Verb] する必要がある。

評点の妥当性を検証する必要がある。

評点という [Noun] が [Problem] を招いている。

評点という定量的指標が教育の歪曲を招いている。

評点を [Verb-stem] かねない。

ミスが評点を下げかねない。

評点が [Adjective] ので [Reason]。

評点が高いので嬉しいです。

Famille de mots

Noms

評価 (Evaluation)

評定 (Rating/Assessment)

点数 (Score/Points)

採点 (Grading/Marking)

論評 (Commentary/Review)

Verbes

評価する (To evaluate)

評する (To comment/judge)

採点する (To grade)

算出する (To calculate)

Adjectifs

評点的な (Grading-related - rare)

高評点な (High-scoring - rare, usually 評点が高い)

Apparenté

成績 (Grades)

基準 (Criteria)

平均 (Average)

分布 (Distribution)

人事 (Human Resources)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Highly frequent in academic and corporate environments, less so in casual daily life.

Erreurs courantes

Using '評点' for sports scores like soccer or baseball. → Use '点数' or 'スコア'.
評点 implies a subjective evaluation or a formal grade. Sports scores are objective counts of points.
Saying '評点する' to mean 'to grade'. → Use '評点をつける' or '評価する'.
評点 is a noun and cannot be directly converted into a verb with 'suru'.
Confusing '評点' with '評判'. → 評点 is a score; 評判 is reputation.
While they share a kanji, they are used in completely different contexts.
Writing '表点' instead of '評点'. → 評点
The first kanji must be '評' (evaluate), not '表' (surface/table).
Using '評点' for loyalty points at a store. → Use 'ポイント'.
Store points are a currency-like system, not an evaluation grade.

Astuces

Use for Official Records

Always use '評点' when referring to the numbers on a transcript or a formal performance review. It sounds much more professional than '点数'.

Pair with 'Tsukeru'

The most natural verb for 'to grade' is '評点をつける'. Avoid saying '評点する' as it is grammatically incorrect.

GPA shorthand

In Japanese universities, the term 'GPA' is widely understood, but '評点平均' is the formal term used in official documentation.

Bonus Calculation

In many Japanese companies, your '評点' directly determines your bonus multiplier. Understanding this word is key to understanding your pay stub.

Speech Radical

Remember that '評' has the 'speech' radical (言). It's like someone is 'speaking' their judgment into a score.

Strict vs. Lenient

Learn '評点が甘い' (lenient) and '評点が辛い' (strict). These are the most common ways students describe their professors.

Relative Evaluation

Be aware of '相対評価' (Sōtai Hyōka). In this system, your '評点' depends on how your classmates did, not just your own absolute performance.

Clear Handwriting

When writing '点', make sure the four dots at the bottom are distinct. This character is used everywhere, so it's good to master it.

Context Clues

If you hear 'hyōten' in a sports broadcast, look for the score box on the screen. It usually refers to technical or artistic points.

Targeting High Grades

Use the phrase '評点を稼ぐ' (hyōten wo kasegu) to describe doing extra credit or working hard specifically to raise your grade.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'HYO' (High) 'TEN' (10). If you want a high 10, you need a good 評点 (Hyōten).

Association visuelle

Imagine a teacher holding a red pen, looking at a paper and carefully writing a '4.5' in a box labeled '評点'. The box is on a very official-looking document with a school seal.

Word Web

評点 (Core) 先生 (Teacher) 上司 (Boss) テスト (Test) 成績 (Grades) ボーナス (Bonus) 平均 (Average) 基準 (Criteria)

Défi

Try to find your last school transcript or work review and identify where a '評点' (or equivalent) was given. Write a sentence in Japanese explaining if that 評点 was high or low.

Origine du mot

The word is composed of two kanji characters: 評 (Hyō) meaning 'to evaluate, criticize, or comment' and 点 (Ten) meaning 'point, mark, or spot'. It emerged as a formal term in the modern Japanese education and administrative systems during the Meiji era.

Sens originel : Literally, 'evaluated points'. It was created to describe the systematic quantification of merit.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

Contexte culturel

Be careful when asking someone about their 評点; it is considered private information and can be a source of stress or shame if it is low.

English speakers might find the Japanese focus on numerical ratings for employees quite rigid compared to the more qualitative feedback often emphasized in Western corporate cultures.

The 'Naishinsho' (Confidential Student Report) which contains the 評点 that determines high school entrance. The 'Dragon Zakura' manga/drama, which focuses on raising test scores and grades to get into Tokyo University. Corporate MBO (Management by Objectives) systems in Japan.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

University Grade Report

評点平均を確認する
単位と評点
不可の評点
評点の修正

Corporate Performance Review

今期の評点
評点をフィードバックする
評点と昇給
目標達成度と評点

Sports Judging (e.g., Skating)

技術評点が出る
芸術評点が高い
最高評点
評点の合計

Product Review Magazine

総合評点
コスパの評点
ユーザー評点
評点ランキング

Government Bidding

技術提案の評点
評点による選定
過去の評点
評点計算式

Amorces de conversation

"大学の評点平均（GPA）はどれくらいですか？ (What is your university GPA?)"

"人事評価の評点について上司と話しましたか？ (Did you talk to your boss about your performance rating?)"

"テストの評点が悪かったとき、どうやってモチベーションを上げますか？ (How do you motivate yourself when your grades are bad?)"

"評点の基準は公平だと思いますか？ (Do you think the grading criteria are fair?)"

"日本の学校の評点システムについてどう思いますか？ (What do you think about the grading system in Japanese schools?)"

Sujets d'écriture

今週の自分の仕事や勉強に評点をつけるとしたら、何点ですか？その理由も書いてください。 (If you were to give yourself a grade for this week's work or study, what would it be? Write the reason as well.)

評点が高いことと、本当に能力があることは同じだと思いますか？ (Do you think having high grades and being truly capable are the same thing?)

あなたが先生だったら、どのような基準で生徒に評点をつけますか？ (If you were a teacher, what criteria would you use to grade your students?)

過去に受けた評点の中で、一番嬉しかったものや、納得できなかったものについて書いてください。 (Write about a grade you received in the past that made you the happiest or that you couldn't accept.)

社会から「評点」がなくなったら、世界はどう変わると思いますか？ (If 'scores' disappeared from society, how do you think the world would change?)

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, '評点' is too formal for video games. For games, use 'スコア' (sukoa) or '点数' (tensū). '評点' would only be used if the game itself is being formally reviewed by a magazine.

GPA is '評点平均' (Hyōten Heikin) in Japanese. '評点' is the individual grade for one class, while '評点平均' is the average of all those grades.

Yes, but it sounds professional. A movie critic might say 'この映画の評点は星4つです' (The rating for this movie is 4 stars). In casual talk, '点数' is more common.

You say '評点を算出する' (Hyōten wo sanshutsu suru). This is common in syllabi and technical documents.

It depends on the context. Students and office workers use it frequently when discussing official results, but you won't hear it at the grocery store or during a casual dinner.

No, it is a noun. To express the action, you must use a verb like 'つける' (assign) or '評価する' (evaluate).

It means 'Technical Score'. It is commonly heard in judged sports like figure skating or gymnastics.

It means a grader is 'sweet' or lenient, giving higher scores than they probably should.

Yes, both share the kanji '評' (evaluate). '評判' is the evaluation given by the public (reputation), while '評点' is the evaluation given as a numerical score.

Usually, 'クレジットスコア' or '信用格付け' is used for credit scores, but '評点' can appear in the internal algorithms of banks.

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