1.
starting point; origin; beginning point
The point where something begins, such as a line, route, or process. Used in mathematics, geography, and general contexts.
ここが始点です。
This is the starting point.
始点から終点まで歩いた。
I walked from the starting point to the endpoint.
この道路の始点は東京駅前で、終点は日本橋だ。
The starting point of this road is in front of Tokyo Station, and the endpoint is Nihonbashi.
A compound of 始 (beginning) and 点 (point). The opposite of 終点 (endpoint). Used for routes, lines, and processes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 始点から終点まで: from start to finish
- 始点に戻る: to return to the starting point
- 始点を決める: to set the starting point
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 起点: starting point; base point — often used for the origin of routes, measurements, or reasoning
- 出発点: departure point; starting point — emphasizes the place from which one departs
- 終点: endpoint; terminus — the opposite of 始点
- 視点: viewpoint; perspective — same reading but different kanji and meaning
- 支店: branch office — same reading, different kanji