N2
いっぺん (ippen)
一変
complete change, sudden change, drastic change
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when a situation, appearance, or mood changes completely and often suddenly. It can be used for both positive and negative changes. （状況、様子、雰囲気などが完全に、そしてしばしば急に変わることを表します。プラスにもマイナスにも使われます。）
📝 Example Sentences
彼の一言で、会議の雰囲気は一変した。
With just one word from him, the atmosphere of the meeting completely changed.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一変"!
新しい社長が来てから、会社の経営方針は_______した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 経営方針が大きく変わったことを表すので、「一変」が適切です。
English: As it describes a major change in management policy, '一変' is appropriate.
English: As it describes a major change in management policy, '一変' is appropriate.
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