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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

節目

フシ目

Readings

Kana: ふしめ、フシめ
Romaji: fushime, fushime
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

turning point; critical juncture

2

knot (in a tree, etc.)

Note: Only 節目

Kanji

節
Readings: セツ、 セチ、 ふし、 -ぶし、 のっと
Meanings: node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody
目
Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

Example Sentence

その日(ひ)が彼(かれ)の人生(じんせい)の節目(ふしめ)であった。
➥That day proved to be the turning point in his career.
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