fork in the road; branching path; crossroads
Refers to a physical point where a road or path splits into two or more directions.
At the fork in the road ahead, please go right.
Standing at the crossroads, I hesitated about which way to go.
turning point; crossroads (figurative); parting of the ways
Metaphorical use for a critical decision point in life, career, or events.
I feel like I'm standing at a crossroads in my life.
This choice will probably become a turning point for the future.
Variant kanji spelling using 分れ instead of 分かれ; less common.
Rare spelling using 路; may be encountered in literary contexts.