also: すたーた
noun
race starter; official who signals the start
Refers to the person who gives the starting signal in a race or competition.
スターターがピストルを鳴らすと、選手たちは一斉に走り出した。
When the starter fired the pistol, the athletes all started running at once.
noun
starting player;
Used in sports to refer to a player who is in the starting lineup.
彼は今日の試合でスターターとして出場する。
He will play as a starter in today's game.
noun
starter motor; engine starter
Refers to the electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.
車のスターターが故障して、エンジンがかからなくなった。
The car's starter broke down and the engine wouldn't start.