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turning point
A crucial moment when a significant change occurs in a situation, often marking a shift in direction.
人生の転換点だった。
It was a turning point in my life.
まさに時代の転換点だ。
It is truly a turning point of the era.
この出来事が歴史の転換点になった。
This event became a turning point in history.
Composed of 転換 (conversion, shift) + 点 (point). Used for significant, often decisive moments when the direction of events changes.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 人生の転換点: turning point in life
- 歴史の転換点: turning point in history
- 転換点を迎える: to reach a turning point
- 大きな転換点: a major turning point
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 転機: turning point (more personal; career, life decisions)
- 転換点: turning point (broader; history, society, trends)
- 分岐点: branching point, fork in the road
REGISTER:
Slightly formal. Common in news, essays, and speeches. In casual speech, 転機 is more natural for personal turning points.