経過点(けいかてん)

けいかてん
noun
intermediate point; waypoint; milestone
abstract
1. intermediate point; waypoint; milestone
A point along the way toward a goal or destination, emphasizing that it is not the final objective but a stage in the process.
ここは経過点(けいかてん)にすぎない。
This is nothing more than a waypoint.
今回(こんかい)の試験(しけん)は長(なが)い道(みち)のりの経過点(けいかてん)だ。
This exam is just a milestone on a long journey.
優勝(ゆうしょう)はゴールではなく、次(つぎ)のステージへの経過点(けいかてん)だと監督(かんとく)は語(かた)った。
The coach said that winning the championship is not the goal, but a waypoint to the next stage.

Composed of 経過(けいか) (passage; progress) + 点(てん) (point). Emphasizes that a particular achievement or location is part of a larger process rather than the final destination. Often used in motivational or analytical contexts.

Common collocations

  • 経過点(けいかてん)にすぎない: to be merely a waypoint
  • 経過点(けいかてん)として: as an intermediate step
  • 重要(じゅうよう)な経過点(けいかてん): an important milestone

Similar words

  • 通過点(つうかてん): passing point — very similar meaning; 通過点(つうかてん) is slightly more common and emphasizes passing through, while 経過点(けいかてん) emphasizes the time or process that has elapsed
  • マイルストーン: milestone — a loanword used especially in business and project management
  • 中間点(ちゅうかんてん): midpoint — specifically refers to the middle of a process or distance, while 経過点(けいかてん) can be at any stage

Related Words

Compare: 通過点(つうかてん) (passing point)
Compare: 中間(ちゅうかん)点(てん) (midpoint)
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