転じる | Japanese meaning

転じる【てんじる】

Frequency rank: 9,666. – 9,678.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract

Forms

転じる【てんじる】Frequency rank: 9,666. – 9,678.
てんじる

Generated definitions (experimental)

to turn; to shift; to alter

This meaning refers to changing the direction or state of something. It can imply a physical change in position or a metaphorical change in circumstances or opinions.

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Due to the worsening situation, it was necessary to alter the plan.

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He turned his thinking around and began to consider other options.

to distract

This meaning indicates causing someone to divert their attention from one thing to another, often leading to a lack of focus.

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His joke was able to distract the atmosphere of the meeting.

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The music distracted my attention.

Generated collocations (experimental)

the direction of changeto change one's feelingsto change the topicto shift perspectiveto alter one's opinionthe situation shiftsto divert attentionable to turn or shiftto change one's way of thinkingto shift one's mindset