also: セルフスタータ
electric starter; self-starter (device)
Refers to the electric motor that starts an engine, especially in automobiles. Often used in the context of older cars or technical discussions.
See also: セルモーター
The self-starter on this vintage car still works.
self-starter (person); go-getter
Describes a person who takes initiative and works independently without needing external motivation. Common in business and self-help contexts.
He's a real self-starter; he acts without waiting for instructions.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Loanword from English 'self-starter'. The device sense dates back to early automotive technology, while the personal trait sense is a later metaphorical extension.