始点

shiten

starting point

このグラフの始点はどこですか？

Where is the starting point of this graph?

formal

The initial point from which something begins or is measured.

この鉄道路線の始点は東京駅です。

The starting point of this railway line is Tokyo Station.

時系列データの始点を設定する。

Set the starting point for time-series data.

Commonly used in mathematics, graphs, routes, and data analysis.

Collocations

始点を定めるto set the starting point始点から終点までfrom start to end始点データinitial data

Synonyms

出発点起点

Antonyms

終点到達点

Pro Tip

Distinguishing '始点' and '出発点'

'始点' is typically used for abstract or technical starting points (e.g., graphs, data), while '出発点' refers to physical departure points (e.g., train stations, journeys).

Word Origin

Composed of '始' (to begin) and '点' (point). The term emerged in modern Japanese as a compound to describe the origin of a process or measurement.

Usage Notes

Unlike '出発点' (departure point), '始点' is more commonly used in technical or mathematical contexts to denote the origin of a coordinate system or data sequence.

Word Breakdown

始

to begin

root

点

point

root

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