English–Japanese

“starting point” in Japanese

Japanese

Also起点 (kiten) · 振り出し (furidashi)

Pronunciation

Romajigenten

Example

ここが私たちの原点です。ko ko ga watashi ta chi no gen ten de su

This is our starting point.

Illustration for 原点 (starting point)

How to say “starting point” in Japanese

“Starting point” in Japanese is 原点 (genten).

Marks the place, stage, or principle from which a path or development begins.

Full entry for 原点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 原点

この計画を成功させるには、原点を見失ってはいけません。ko no kei kaku o sei kō sa se ru ni wa gen ten o mi ushina tte wa i ke ma se n

To make this plan successful, we must not lose sight of our starting point.

Tips for using 原点

  • Japanese uses 原点 (genten) not only for a literal beginning but also for the basic purpose or principle to which a person or group returns.

Other Japanese words for “starting point”

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起点

kiten

nounstarting point

駅を起点に歩きます。eki o ki ten ni aru ki ma su

I walk starting from the station.

計画が振り出しに戻りました。kei kaku ga fu ri da shi ni modo ri ma shi ta

The plan returned to the starting point.

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