How to say "Point" in Japanese

When translating "point" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between さす and 論点. In Japanese, さす (さす (sasu)) is typically associated with "to point, to sting, to stab, to open (an umbrella)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents 複数の意味を持つ言葉です。「指す（ゆびさす）」、「刺す（さす）」、「差す（かさ、光など）」など文脈で使い分けますが、N4では動詞として使う場面が多いです。. On the other hand, 論点 (ろんてん (ronten)) maps to "point at issue, a point of argument" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 議論の中心となる特定の点を指します。会議や討論の文脈でよく使われます。It refers to a specific point that is central to a discussion or argument, often used in the context of meetings or debates.. A literal translation of "point" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!