転折 tensetsu
tensetsu
Noun
, Suru Verb
1. changing direction (esp. of a ship); turning
Noun
2. brush movement where a horizontal line turns sharply downwards (in calligraphy)
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18 Variants Available
Essential 9 items
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tensetsude
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With a turn; By turning
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#352151
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Common 6 items
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#354185
ten setsudarō
Expresses probability ("probably…")
1. Probably a turn; Probably a change of pace
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#345364
tensetsujārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a turning point.; Was not a change of direction.
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tensetsujanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't a turning point.; Wasn't a change of direction.
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#351139
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tensetsudewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a turning point.; Was not a change of direction.
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#352998
Advanced 3 items
tensetsudattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If it turned out; If it were to turn out
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#353993
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