Japanese meaning of 心機一転
Reading:
しんきいってん (shinki itten)
English Translation:
Fresh start
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Making a fresh start with renewed determination.
Cultural Context:
Frequently used in news headlines and self-help materials to signal starting fresh.
気持ちを新たにして出直すこと。
ニュースや自己啓発で、新たな出発を示す際によく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase often followed by “して〜.”
Trap for English Speakers
Can be mistaken as meaning “change personality” rather than “renew mindset.”
Example
Basic Example
失敗を機に心機一転、再スタートを切った。
After a failure, he made a fresh start.
Applied Example
心機一転、新しい環境でゼロから挑戦する。
Turning over a new leaf, he took on the challenge from scratch in a new environment.