A specific location or place on the Earth's surface, often identified for a particular purpose or event.
A designated position with relevance to navigation or observation, commonly referred to in the context of geographical reference points.
A distinct area or site within a broader context, used to indicate where an action or event is taking place.
A measurable point indicating a particular distance or direction, often used in travel or exploration contexts.
Example:
その湖はこの地点が深い。
A specific location where a significant event, often catastrophic, originated or is most acutely felt, serving as a focal point for subsequent impacts and responses.
The point of origin for a destructive force, such as an explosion or earthquake, symbolizing the starting place of devastation and its aftermath.
The starting point of a new initiative or movement, representing the basis from which development or recovery begins.
The point in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite where it is farthest from the Earth.
The specific location in an orbital path that denotes the maximum distance from Earth, contrasting with the point of closest approach.
An area designated for an aircraft to make contact with the ground as part of its landing process.
The specific location where a vehicle, such as a helicopter or spacecraft, is intended to descend and arrive on the surface.
A site that is prepared and marked for safely receiving an aircraft during its landing phase.
The point in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite where it is closest to the center of the Earth.
The location along an orbital path characterized by the minimum distance from the Earth, contrasting with the point of maximum distance known as apogee.
The specific position in an astronomical orbit where gravitational forces are maximized due to proximity to Earth, influencing orbital speed and behavior.