“Critical moment” in Japanese
Short answer
Critical moment in Japanese is “関頭” (kantou). Full meaning: critical moment, crucial point, crossroads.
Other ways to say “Critical moment” in Japanese
正念場
shounenba critical moment, do-or-die situation, critical juncture
山場
yamaba climax, peak, critical moment, most important stage, turning point
瀬戸際
setogiwa brink, verge, critical moment, crucial moment
決定的瞬間
ketteitekishunkan decisive moment, critical moment, crucial moment
危急存亡の秋
kikyuusonbounotoki crisis, critical moment, critical time
ヤマバ
yamaba climax, peak, critical moment, most important stage, turning point
勝負どころ
shoubudokoro decisive moment, turning point, critical moment, win-or-bust situation
崖っぷち
gakeppuchi cliff edge, edge of a precipice; perilous position, critical moment, brink
ヤマ場
yamaba climax, peak, critical moment, most important stage, turning point
やま場
yamaba climax, peak, critical moment, most important stage, turning point
せとぎわ
setogiwa brink, verge, critical moment, crucial moment
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