得点

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 得点 is read とくてん and refers to points earned in a game or test.
• Basic usage: In 試験の得点を科目ごとに表へまとめた。, test scores are organized by subject in a table.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scoring and the score
  • 後半の得点 refers to scoring in the second half, while 試験の得点 refers to the numerical test score. Context distinguishes the act of scoring from the points earned.