starting point

figuratively sometimes

(sometimes figuratively) The place where a journey starts. / The first steps when commencing an activity.

Japanese Meaning

出発点 / 活動開始地点 / 始まりとなる第一段階

The ancient lighthouse served as the starting point for the coastal hike.

その古い灯台が海岸沿いのハイキングの出発点となった。

Sense（1）

(sometimes figuratively) The place where a journey starts.

Sense（2）

The first steps when commencing an activity.

Examining the data and facts will be a good starting point.

starting points

（ plural ）