Japanese

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Kanji in this term
あか
Grade: 1
てん
Grade: 2
yutōyomi
Alternative spelling
赤點 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

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Derived from the practice of writing failing grades () in red ().

Pronunciation

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Noun

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(あか)(てん) (akaten

  1. failing grade
    ギリギリ(あか)(てん)(かい)()する
    girigiri de akaten o kaihi suru
    to avoid a failing grade barely

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References

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  1. ^ Yamada, Tadao et al., editors (2011), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Seventh edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
  2. ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 [Daijirin] (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN