noun
important point; point to check; key point
Wasei-eigo usage: a point that must be checked, verified, or not overlooked. Used in planning, reviews, and instructions.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from check point
旅行の計画で、チェックポイントをリストにまとめた。
I listed the key points to check in my travel plan.
Please check the important points in this manual.
noun
A physical location where people or vehicles are stopped for inspection, such as at borders, security gates, or in races.
国境のチェックポイントでパスポートを見せた。
I showed my passport at the border checkpoint.
マラソンコースにはいくつかチェックポイントがある。
There are several checkpoints along the marathon course.