ドット
dotto[do̞t̚to̞]
The English word "dot" is translated into Japanese as ドット (dotto).
ドット refers to a small round mark or a point used in printing and digital displays.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dotto.
Did you know?
- The word ドット can also refer to 'polka dots' in fashion, but in that context, it is frequently called 水玉 (mizutama), which means 'water balls'.
- In traditional Japanese calligraphy, a single 'dot' or 'point' called 点 'ten' is considered one of the most difficult strokes to master because of the precise pressure required.
- In Japanese typography, a small dot used as a separator between words or ideas is called a ナカグロ (nakaguro), which literally translates to 'middle black'.
Examples in context
- 画面に小さなドットが見えます。Gamen ni chiisana dotto ga miemasu.I can see a small dot on the screen.
- このドットはとても細かいですね。Kono dotto wa totemo komakai desu ne.These dots are very fine, aren't they?
- ドットの密度を上げてください。Dotto no mitsudo o agete kudasai.Please increase the dot density.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are looking at a digital screen together.
- 結衣 Yui画面に小さなドットが見えるよ。gamen ni chiisana dotto ga mieru yo.I can see a small dot on the screen.
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。故障かな？hontou da. koshou kana?You're right. Maybe it's a malfunction?
- 結衣 Yuiドット抜けかもしれないね。dotto nuke kamoshirenai ne.It might be a dead pixel.
- 蓮 Ren修理に出したほうがいいかも。shuuri ni dashita hou ga ii kamo.We might need to send it for repair.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ドット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
