句読点(くとうてん)

くとうてん
noun
punctuation marks
language
1. punctuation marks
written symbols used to separate sentences and clarify meaning, particularly the period and comma
句読点(くとうてん)を正(ただ)しく使(つか)う。
Use punctuation marks correctly.
Writing requires appropriate punctuation.
The placement of punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence.

Types

句読点(くとうてん) specifically refers to:

Related words

Usage

  • Japanese uses 。 and 、 instead of . and ,
  • Vertical text traditionally uses different punctuation placement
  • Formal writing follows specific rules for 句読点(くとうてん)

Common expressions