English–Japanese

“climax” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuraimakkusu

Example

物語のクライマックスで、主人公は故郷に戻ります。monogatari no ku ra i ma kku su de shu jin kō wa ko kyō ni modo ri ma su

At the climax of the story, the main character returns home.

Illustration for クライマックス (climax)

How to say “climax” in Japanese

“Climax” in Japanese is クライマックス (kuraimakkusu).

Describes the point at which a story, event, or process reaches its greatest intensity or importance.

Full entry for クライマックス: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with クライマックス

映画のクライマックスで、二人の主人公は再会します。ei ga no ku ra i ma kku su de futa ri no shu jin kō wa sai kai shi ma su

At the climax of the film, the two main characters reunite.

Tips for using クライマックス

  • In English, climax applies not only to stories but also to speeches, performances, and series of events that build toward a peak.

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