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VocabJLPT N1

turning point

Noun

Definitions

1. turning point
2. critical juncture
3. knot (in a tree, etc.)

This word refers to a turning point, milestone, or significant juncture in time or in a process. It is used to describe a meaningful moment of transition, such as the end of a year, a career change, or a major life event. The word carries a reflective tone and is often used when looking back on important moments or looking ahead to new phases.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Moving to a new place made me feel like I was turning a page in my life.

Sentence 2

What does it even take for something to count as a turning point?

Sentence 3

The day I failed the entrance exam actually ended up being a turning point for me.

Sentence 4

"Starting to save money is my turning point," she declared.

Sentence 5

My grandmother said, "Seventy is the turning point in a person's life."