1.
transitional period; period of transition
A period during which a system, society, or situation is changing from one state to another. Implies that the process is ongoing and the final form has not yet been reached.
A compound of 過渡 (transition, crossing over) and 期 (period). The word 過渡 itself combines 過 (to pass) and 渡 (to cross), evoking the image of crossing from one state to another.
Common collocations
- 過渡期にある (to be in a transitional period)
- 過渡期を迎える (to enter a transitional period)
- 過渡期の混乱 (confusion during transition)
Used in formal and written contexts to describe major shifts in technology, politics, economics, or society. Carries a nuance that the current instability is temporary and part of a natural progression.