変わり目
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Meanings
1
turning point; change; transition
Refers to a point where something changes, such as a season, era, tide, or situation. Often used in phrases like 季節の変わり目 (change of seasons) or 世紀の変わり目 (turn of the century).
It's easy to get sick at the change of seasons.
I was born at the turn of the century.
2
point of difference
archaic
Archaic usage referring to a distinguishing feature or point of contrast. Not used in modern Japanese.
In old documents, 変わり目 can refer to a point of difference.