疑問点

• Reading: ぎもんてん
• Romaji: gimonten
• Kanji breakdown: 疑 (gi) — doubt; 問 (mon) — question; 点 (ten) — point
• Pronunciation: /gi.moɴ.teɴ/

Meaning

Point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; a specific doubt or question.

A noun referring to a specific aspect or detail that is unclear or questionable. Commonly used in meetings, academic settings, and investigations to pinpoint exactly what needs clarification. Often appears with verbs like ある (exist), 残る (remain), or 挙げる (raise).

Examples

1. 報告書にいくつかの疑問点が残っている。 Several points of uncertainty remain in the report.
2. 疑問点があれば遠慮なく質問してください。 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
3. 調査の結果、新たな疑問点が浮かび上がった。 As a result of the investigation, new questions have emerged.

Usage Guide

Context: business meetings, academia, investigations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 疑問 (doubt, question) + 点 (point). Literally 'a point of doubt,' specifying a particular aspect that raises questions.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal