点々

てんてん
Alternative writings: 点点
JLPT:N2
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1Scattered here and there, dotted about; also used for something like rain, tears, or blood falling or occurring drop by drop, intermittently.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'

Examples

庭の芝生に雪が点々と残っていた。

Small patches of snow remained scattered on the lawn.

壁に点々とカビが生えているのを見つけた。

I found mold spots dotted here and there on the wall.

雨が点々と降り始めた。

Rain began to fall sporadically.

血の跡が床に点々と続いていた。

A trail of blood spots continued drop by drop across the floor.

2Dots or spots — a scattering of small marks, specks, or a dotted pattern.

Noun

Examples

コートに油の点々がついてしまった。

Oil spots have gotten on my coat.

この布は点々模様がかわいい。

This fabric's dotted pattern is cute.

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