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origin; starting point; point of origin
このプロジェクトの原点は、顧客のニーズに応えることだ。
The origin of this project is to meet customer needs.
Often used metaphorically to refer to fundamental principles or foundational ideas.
origin (in coordinate geometry); origin point (in a coordinate system)
座標系の原点は(0,0)にある。
The origin of the coordinate system is at (0,0).
In mathematics, this refers to the point (0,0) in a 2D Cartesian coordinate system.
reference point; baseline
この技術の原点は、1980年代の研究にある。
The origin of this technology lies in research from the 1980s.
Used in technical contexts to refer to a foundational reference point.
While '原点' can refer to a literal starting point (e.g., in math), it is often used figuratively to discuss foundational ideas or principles.
In mathematics, '原点' specifically refers to the point (0,0) in a coordinate system.
Composed of '原' (gen, meaning 'origin') and '点' (ten, meaning 'point').
Can be used both literally (e.g., in mathematics) and metaphorically (e.g., in discussions about principles or foundations).