配 点(はいてん)

はいてん

noun

allocation of marks; point distribution

1. allocation of marks; point distribution; scoring

The way points or marks are distributed across questions or sections of a test, exam, or competition. Also refers to the specific number of points assigned to a particular question.

この問題(もんだい)の配点(はいてん)は高(たか)い。

This question is worth a lot of points.

試験(しけん)の配点(はいてん)を確認(かくにん)してから勉強(べんきょう)する。

I check the point allocation of the exam before studying.

記述(きじゅつ)問題(もんだい)の配点(はいてん)が全体(ぜんたい)の半分(はんぶん)を占(し)めている。

The essay questions account for half of the total marks.

A term frequently encountered in educational settings, particularly when discussing exams and tests. Essential vocabulary for anyone studying or taking exams in Japan.

Common collocations

配点(はいてん)が高(たか)い: worth many points
配点(はいてん)が低(ひく)い: worth few points
配点(はいてん)比率(ひりつ): point allocation ratio
配点(はいてん)を見(み)る: to check the point distribution
各問(かくもん)の配点(はいてん): the points for each question

Usage

Students commonly use this word when strategizing which sections of a test to focus on. A question with higher 配点(はいてん) deserves more study time. Also used in competitions and judging to describe how points are assigned to different criteria.

Etymology

配(はい) (distribute, allocate) + 点(てん) (point, mark).

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Added 2026.4.1 2:17 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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