地点(ちてん)

ちてん
noun
spot, point, location
1. spot, point, location, site
A specific position or place on a map or on the ground. Often used in technical, official, or news contexts.
事故(じこ)地点(ちてん)から5キロ離(はな)れた場所(ばしょ)で渋滞(じゅうたい)が起(お)きている。
Traffic jams are occurring 5km from the accident site.
出発(しゅっぱつ)地点(ちてん)に戻(もど)ろう。
Let's go back to the starting point.
地図(ちず)で目的(もくてき)地点(ちてん)を確認(かくにん)した。
I confirmed the destination on the map.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 出発(しゅっぱつ)地点(ちてん) (starting point)
  • 到着(とうちゃく)地点(ちてん) (destination point)
  • 事故(じこ)地点(ちてん) (accident site)
  • 観測(かんそく)地点(ちてん) (observation point)
  • 現在(げんざい)地点(ちてん) (current location)

USAGE: 地点(ちてん) is more technical/precise than 場所(ばしょ) (place) and is often used in:

  • Traffic reports
  • Navigation
  • Scientific observations
  • Official reports

CONTRAST:

  • 地点(ちてん) - precise location, technical
  • 場所(ばしょ) - general place, everyday usage
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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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