1.
zero points; zero marks; a score of zero
A score of zero on a test, exam, or evaluation. Also used figuratively to mean something is completely unacceptable or worthless.
テストで零点を取った。
I got zero on the test.
名前を書き忘れたら零点になる。
If you forget to write your name, you'll get zero points.
マナーに関しては零点だが、仕事の腕は確かだ。
His manners are a zero, but his work skills are solid.
Most commonly associated with academic tests and exams. Also used figuratively as a harsh evaluation meaning "completely failing" in some area. The kanji 零 is the formal character for zero.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 零点を取る: to get zero points
- 零点をつける: to give zero points
- 零点になる: to end up with zero
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ゼロ点: zero points — uses the loanword ゼロ; more casual
- 満点: perfect score — the opposite, getting all points
- 赤点: failing mark — a score below the passing threshold, but not necessarily zero