No. 4,457 in Japanese
大回転
"大回転" means "giant slalom" in skiing or "large rotation" in general contexts.
In a sentence
アルペンスキーでは、一番好きな種目は大回転です。
In alpine skiing, my favorite event is the giant slalom.
Here, '大回転' refers to a type of skiing event where athletes navigate around gates on a downhill course.
彼の人生は大きな決断によって大回転しました。
His life underwent a major transformation due to his big decision.
In this context, '大回転' metaphorically describes a significant change or turnaround in a person's situation or life.
技術が進化するたびに産業界は大回転します。
Industry undergoes major shifts with each technological advancement.
Here, '大回転' is used to depict substantial changes or developments occurring, particularly in industrial contexts.
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