The starting point or origin of something; a point or time used as the basis for measurement or the beginning of a process.
この路線の起点は東京駅だ。
The starting point of this line is Tokyo Station.
問題解決の起点として現状分析が重要だ。
Analyzing the current situation is important as the starting point for problem-solving.
測量では基準点を起点にして距離を測る。
In surveying, distances are measured from a reference starting point.