noun
plot twist; complete reversal; unexpected turn of events
Refers to a sudden, dramatic reversal in a story, situation, or outcome, often at the end. Commonly used in discussions of movies, novels, and dramas.
この映画のどんでん返しには本当に驚かされた。
I was really surprised by the plot twist in this movie.
最後のどんでん返しで、
The final twist revealed that the culprit was a completely unexpected person.
noun
rotating stage mechanism; revolving stage trick
A traditional kabuki stage device where a section rotates backward 90 degrees to reveal a new scene. Rare in everyday conversation; mainly encountered in theater contexts.
See also: 強盗返し
歌舞伎のどんでん返しは、舞台の仕掛けとして有名だ。
The kabuki revolving stage mechanism is famous as a stage device.