English–Japanese

“milestone” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifushime

Example

卒業は人生の大きな節目です。sotsu gyō wa jin sei no ō ki na fushi me de su

Graduation is a major milestone in life.

Illustration for 節目 (milestone)

How to say “milestone” in Japanese

“Milestone” in Japanese is 節目 (fushime).

It treats an important transition as a visible marker along the course of events.

Full entry for 節目: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 節目

成人式は、人生における大切な節目の一つです。sei jin shiki wa jin sei ni o ke ru tai setsu na fushi me no hito tsu de su

A coming-of-age ceremony is one of life's important milestones.

Tips for using 節目

  • Unlike a fixed deadline, 節目 (fushime) can refer to an event or point that symbolizes a new stage, giving it a broader sense than a single scheduled date.

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