Japanese Conversation · Level 8
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Japanese word
クライマックス
Pronunciation
Romajikuraimakkusu
Meaning
- nounclimax
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes the point at which a story, event, or process reaches its greatest intensity or importance.
Common phrases
物語のクライマックスmonogatari no ku ra i ma kku su
the climax of the story
クライマックスを迎えるku ra i ma kku su o muka e ru
reach its climax
Similar words
最高潮saikōchō: The highest point of excitement, intensity, or activity in a story, event, or performance.
山場yamaba: The most important or dramatic point in a story, event, or situation.
ピークpīku: The point at which intensity, activity, or importance is greatest.
Definition in Japanese
物語や出来事などで、展開が最も盛り上がり、重要な場面となる頂点。monogatari ya de ki goto na do de ten kai ga motto mo mo ri a ga ri jū yō na ba men to na ru chō ten
Word origin
The Japanese noun クライマックス (kuraimakkusu) is borrowed from English climax, which comes through Latin from Greek klimax, meaning "ladder".
Usage tips
- In English, climax applies not only to stories but also to speeches, performances, and series of events that build toward a peak.