Translation guide
How to express the starting point of a journey, discussion, or process in Japanese.
The place or time from which a trip begins.
The most direct equivalent, used for both literal and figurative starting points.
The point of departure for the trip is Tokyo Station.
Often used in transportation contexts, like the starting station of a train line.
The point of departure for this train is Shinjuku.
Literally 'departure place', used in formal or written contexts like itineraries.
Please fill in the point of departure and destination.
The initial idea, assumption, or basis from which a discussion or thought process begins.
Works for both literal and figurative starting points.
Let's confirm the point of departure for the discussion.
Means 'premise' or 'assumption', often used when the point of departure is a shared understanding.
Means 'origin' or 'starting point', often used in philosophical or creative contexts.
The initial stage or moment from which a sequence of events unfolds.
この計画の前提を共有したい。
I want to share the point of departure for this plan.
彼の思想の原点はこの本にある。
The point of departure for his philosophy is in this book.
I feel like I'm at the point of departure of my life.