点(で) (de)

with respect to a point or aspect; in that regard

Meaning & usage

点(で)marks a specific aspect or respect in which a statement holds, similar to "in terms of" or "in the respect of". It follows a noun, often with の before it, and commonly appears in the patterns 点では and その他の点では. It is used to single out one aspect while commenting on the whole.

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