noun
position in a game; state of the game
Used in board games like go or shogi to refer to the current arrangement of pieces and the strategic situation.
この局面では、黒が有利だ。
In this board position, Black has the advantage.
noun
Refers to a particular stage or aspect of a developing situation, often in politics, business, or personal matters. Emphasizes the current state within a larger flow.
交渉は新たな局面を迎えた。
The negotiations have entered a new phase.
事態は深刻な局面にさしかかっている。
The situation is approaching a critical stage.