始 発 駅(しはつえき)

しはつえき

noun

starting station; first station on a line

1. starting station; terminal station where a train line originates

The first station on a train line or the station where a particular train service begins its run. Passengers boarding here are guaranteed a seat.

ここは始発駅(しはつえき)だから座(すわ)れる。

Since this is the starting station, we can get seats.

始発駅(しはつえき)から乗(の)れば通勤(つうきん)ラッシュでも座席(ざせき)が確保(かくほ)できる。

If you board from the starting station, you can secure a seat even during rush hour.

この路線(ろせん)の始発駅(しはつえき)は東京駅(とうきょうえき)で、終点(しゅうてん)は熱海駅(あたみえき)です。

The starting station of this line is Tokyo Station, and the last stop is Atami Station.

Composed of 始発(しはつ) (first departure; originating) and 駅(えき) (station). The term refers specifically to the station where a train begins its run, not to a random stop along the way.

Common collocations

始発駅(しはつえき)から乗(の)る — to board from the starting station
始発駅(しはつえき)で並(なら)ぶ — to line up at the starting station
路線(ろせん)の始発駅(しはつえき) — the starting station of a line

Similar words

始発(しはつ) — first train/bus of the day (also used as a modifier meaning "originating")
終着駅(しゅうちゃくえき) / 終点(しゅうてん) — terminal station; last stop
起点(きてん) — starting point (more abstract; not limited to trains)

Cultural note

In Tokyo and other major cities, living near a 始発駅(しはつえき) is valued by commuters because it guarantees a seat on the train. Some people choose apartments near starting stations specifically for this advantage.

Related Words

Compare: 終着駅(しゅうちゃくえき) (terminal station)

Compare: 終点(しゅうてん) (terminal station)

Compare: 起点(きてん) (starting point (more abstract)

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