正念場
Meanings
1
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
Refers to the decisive point where effort, judgment, or endurance will determine success or failure. Common in business, sports, politics, exams, and personal challenges.
This project is at its critical moment now.
The final month before the entrance exam will be the do-or-die period.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が正念場を迎えるfor something to reach its critical moment
This project is now facing its critical moment.
- 正念場に立つto stand at a make-or-break juncture
He is now standing at a critical juncture in his career.
- 正念場を乗り切るto get through a critical moment
The team got through the critical moment and won the championship.
- 〈時〉が正念場だthis moment is the critical juncture
For students taking exams, now is the critical moment.