スターター
also: スタータ
Meanings
1
race starter; official who signals the start
Refers to the person who gives the starting signal in a race or competition.
When the starter fired the pistol, the athletes all started running at once.
2
starting player; starter in a lineup
Used in sports to refer to a player who is in the starting lineup.
He will play as a starter in today's game.
3
starter motor; engine starter
Refers to the electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.
The car's starter broke down and the engine wouldn't start.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がスターターを務めるto serve as the (race) starter
He served as the starter at the competition.
- 〈人〉がスターターに選ばれるto be chosen as a starting player
He was chosen as a starting player this season.
- スターターがかからないthe starter motor won't engage
It was so cold that the starter motor wouldn't engage.