一区切(ひとくぎ)り

ひとくぎり
noun
a pause; a milestone; a break
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1. a pause; a milestone; a break; a stopping point
A natural stopping point or milestone in a task, project, or period of time. Used when something reaches a convenient or logical break.
仕事(しごと)が一区切(ひとくぎ)りついた。
The work reached a stopping point.
一区切(ひとくぎ)りしたら休憩(きゅうけい)しよう。
Let's take a break once we reach a good stopping point.
プロジェクトに一区切(ひとくぎ)りがついたので、打(う)ち上(あ)げをした。
The project reached a milestone, so we held a celebration.

一区切(ひとくぎ)り refers to a natural stopping point or convenient break in a task, project, or period. It implies reaching a logical place to pause rather than an arbitrary interruption.

Forms

一(ひと) (one) + 区切(くぎ)り (division, break). The 一(ひと) emphasizes a single, discrete stopping point.

Common patterns

  • 一区切(ひとくぎ)りつく / 一区切(ひとくぎ)りがつく: to reach a stopping point
  • 一区切(ひとくぎ)りする: to wrap up a phase, to take a break
  • 一区切(ひとくぎ)りがついたら: once things settle down

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Synonym: 一段落(いちだんらく) (completing a stage)
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Added 2026.3.8 17:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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