“Turning point” in Japanese
Short answer
Turning point in Japanese is “変わり目” (kawarime). Full meaning: turning point, change, transition, turn (of the tide, century, etc.).
Other ways to say “Turning point” in Japanese
節目
fushime turning point, critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
転機
tenki turning point
分かれ目
wakareme fork, junction, parting of the ways; turning point
一転機
ittenki turning point
転換期
tenkanki turning point, transition phase
一点機
ichitenki turning point
転換点
tenkanten turning point, tipping point, commutation point
折り返し点
orikaeshiten turning point, turnaround point (e.g. in a race), turning back point
曲がり角
magarikado street corner, road turn, bend in the road; turning point, watershed
折り返し地点
orikaeshichiten turning point, turnaround point (e.g. in a race), turning back point
境
kyou border, boundary; turning point, watershed; area, region, spot, space, environment
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