Translation guide
A dark mark or area, or a place known for danger or problems.
A small dark area on a surface, skin, or object.
General term for a black dot or spot, often used in scientific contexts like sunspots.
A location known for frequent accidents, crime, or other hazards.
Standard term for an accident black spot, used in traffic safety contexts.
この交差点は事故多発地点として知られている。
This intersection is known as a black spot for accidents.
A moral stain or something that spoils an otherwise good reputation.
Literally 'stain' or 'blot', used for a disgrace or blemish on one's record.
太陽の表面に黒点が現れた。
A black spot appeared on the surface of the sun.
Specifically refers to a blackish spot or speckle, often on skin, fruit, or fabric.
このリンゴには黒い斑点がある。
This apple has black spots.
Common word for a stain or blemish, including dark spots on skin (age spots) or fabric.
年を取ると肌にシミができやすくなる。
As you get older, you tend to get dark spots on your skin.
General term for a danger zone, can be used for crime or natural hazards.
夜間はこの公園が危険地帯になる。
At night, this park becomes a black spot.
Prefix meaning 'cursed' or 'devil's', used in set phrases like 魔の交差点 (cursed intersection) for notorious accident spots.
ここは魔のカーブと呼ばれている。
This is called the black spot curve.
彼の経歴に汚点が残った。
A black spot remained on his career.
Means 'wound' or 'flaw', can be used metaphorically for a blemish on reputation.
この事件は彼の評判に傷をつけた。
This incident left a black spot on his reputation.