English–Japanese
“turning point” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikakki
Example
この発明は画期をなします。ko no hatsu mei wa kak ki o na shi ma su
This invention marks a turning point.
How to say “turning point” in Japanese
“Turning point” in Japanese is 画期 (kakki).
Presents a clear boundary between what has come before and a changed course that follows.
Example sentences with 画期
この発見は科学史上の画期となりました。ko no hak ken wa ka gaku shi jō no kak ki to na ri ma shi ta
This discovery became a turning point in the history of science.
Tips for using 画期
- The adjective 画期的 (kakkiteki) commonly modifies nouns such as 発明 (hatsumei), linking the idea of a turning point with a breakthrough invention.