English–Japanese

“turn to” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitenzuru

Example

話題を転じます。wa dai o ten ji ma su

I turn to another topic.

Illustration for 転ずる (turn to)

How to say “turn to” in Japanese

“Turn to” in Japanese is 転ずる (tenzuru).

転ずる (tenzuru) conveys deliberately redirecting attention or movement away from one subject or course toward another.

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

Example sentences with 転ずる

失敗を新たな機会に転じます。ship pai o ara ta na ki kai ni ten ji ma su

I turn failure into a new opportunity.

Tips for using 転ずる

  • 転ずる (tenzuru) often appears in formal prose and speeches, where it can mark a polished transition from one topic to the next.

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