1.
new ground; new frontier; new territory; new realm
A previously unexplored area of activity, thought, or creative expression. Used when someone breaks into a new field or achieves something unprecedented.
新境地を開いた作品だ。
It's a work that opened up new ground.
ベテラン俳優が新境地に挑んでいる。
The veteran actor is venturing into new territory.
この技術は医療の新境地を切り拓くものだ。
This technology will pioneer new frontiers in medicine.
USAGE:
Almost always used with を開く (to open up) or を切り拓く (to pioneer). Carries a positive connotation of breaking new ground and expanding one's capabilities or achievements.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 新境地を開く (to open up new ground)
- 新境地を切り拓く (to pioneer new territory)
- 新境地に挑む (to take on new territory)
- 新境地に達する (to reach new territory)