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turning over a new leaf; making a fresh start; with renewed determination
A change in one's mental attitude or outlook, often accompanied by a determination to start anew.
心機一転、新しい仕事を始めることにした。
I decided to turn over a new leaf and start a new job.
引っ越しを機に心機一転した。
I made a fresh start after moving to a new place.
失敗から学び、心機一転して頑張ろう。
Let's learn from our failures and start fresh with renewed determination.
FOUR-CHARACTER IDIOM (四字熟語):
心機 means "mental state" or "feelings," and 一転 means "complete change" or "turning around." Together, the phrase describes a complete change in one's mindset.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 心機一転する: to make a fresh start
- 心機一転、〜: with renewed determination, ...
- 〜を機に心機一転する: to make a fresh start on the occasion of ~
USAGE:
Often used when someone decides to change their attitude or start something new after a significant life event such as a job change, move, or failure.