原点
Meanings
starting point; origin; beginning
Refers to the fundamental starting point or basis of something, often used in abstract contexts like ideas, movements, or personal philosophy.
His way of thinking always returns to the starting point.
The origin of this discussion was a small meeting ten years ago.
Mathematical term for the point where coordinate axes intersect, typically (0,0) in a Cartesian plane.
The origin of the graph is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect.
datum point; reference point
Technical term for a fixed reference point used in surveying, engineering, or measurement.
In surveying, it is necessary to accurately measure the distance from the datum point.
Usage patterns
- 原点に立ち返るto return to one's starting point/roots
Whenever I'm stuck, I try to go back to my starting point and think it through.
- 〈事〉の原点を探るto探る the roots/origin of something
I looked into the origins of this festival.
- 原点から測るto measure from the origin (of an axis or coordinate system)
Distances are measured starting from the origin.
Expressions
- 原点に帰るgo back to the starting point; return to one's roots