分岐(ぶんき)

ぶんき
noun; noun (する)
branching, forking, divergence
1. branching, forking, divergence
The point where something splits into two or more paths, directions, or outcomes. Used for physical paths, decisions, and abstract concepts.
道(みち)が二手(ふたて)に分岐(ぶんき)している。
The road forks into two paths.
ここが運命(うんめい)の分岐(ぶんき)点(てん)だった。
This was the turning point of fate.
線路(せんろ)が分岐(ぶんき)する地点(ちてん)にポイントが設置(せっち)されている。
A switch is installed at the point where the tracks diverge.

Often used with 点(てん) to form 分岐(ぶんき)点(てん) (branching point, turning point). The figurative use (a critical juncture in life or events) is very common.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 分岐(ぶんき)点(てん) (branching point, turning point)
  • 分岐(ぶんき)する (to branch, to fork)
  • 分岐(ぶんき)路(ろ) (forked road)
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