The shinai itself is not a point area, but to knock aside or to brush off an opponent's shinai is an important part of technique. Consider the shinai a real sword and treat it with respect. Do not step over the shinai or lean on it. Men is the helmet which protects the face, throat, top and sides of the head. Do is similar to a breastplate and covers the chest and stomach.
Tare is the waste protector.
Finally, Kote are like gauntlets and protect the hands and wrists. In Kendo, there are four general areas to attack, subdivided into left and right sides of the body - each worth one point. These are strokes to the head, the wrist, torso, and a thrust to the throat. In order to be considered successful, the attack is to be a coordination of the spirit, proper usage of the sword, and correct movement of the body so that it would be a clear and proper stroke, as if it were made with a real sword. The part above the temple of the head is considered as a point area.