新境地(しんきょうち)

しんきょうち
noun
new ground; new frontier
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(しんきょうち)を開(ひら)いた作品(さくひん)だ。
It's a work that opened up new ground.
The veteran actor is venturing into new territory.
この技術(ぎじゅつ)は医療(いりょう)の新境地(しんきょうち)を切(き)り拓(ひら)くものだ。
This technology will pioneer new frontiers in medicine.

Usage

Almost always used with を開(ひら)く (to open up) or を切(き)り拓(ひら)く (to pioneer). Carries a positive connotation of breaking new ground and expanding one's capabilities or achievements.

Common collocations

  • 新境地(しんきょうち)を開(ひら)く (to open up new ground)
  • 新境地(しんきょうち)を切(き)り拓(ひら)く (to pioneer new territory)
  • 新境地(しんきょうち)に挑(いど)む (to take on new territory)
  • 新境地(しんきょうち)に達(たっ)する (to reach new territory)