1.
passing score; passing grade
The minimum score required to pass an examination or test.
合格点は七十点だ。
The passing score is 70 points.
あと五点で合格点に届かなかった。
I fell short of the passing score by just five points.
試験の合格点は毎年変わるので、過去のデータを確認しておいた方がいい。
The passing score changes every year, so you should check past data.
2.
acceptable level; passing mark
Used figuratively to describe a satisfactory or acceptable standard of quality or performance.
まあ合格点だろう。
I'd say it's passable.
料理の味は合格点だが、盛り付けがもう少しほしい。
The taste of the food is acceptable, but the presentation could be a little better.
初めてにしては合格点をあげられる出来栄えだった。
For a first attempt, the result was good enough to get a passing mark.
A compound of 合格 (passing; success) and 点 (score; point). In its literal sense, it refers to the cutoff score on exams. In everyday conversation, it is often used figuratively to evaluate things like food, performance, or work quality, meaning "good enough" or "acceptable."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 合格点に達する: to reach the passing score
- 合格点に届かない: to fall short of the passing score
- 合格点をあげる: to give a passing mark (figurative)
- 合格点ギリギリ: barely passing
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 及第点: passing mark — more formal and literary; also used figuratively
- 合格ライン: passing line — often used for the borderline score in competitive entrance exams