JLPT N2
転向
A complete change of direction in one’s ideology, beliefs, or career path.
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転向する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Changing Beliefs or Ideology
Describes the act of abandoning one’s existing ideology, beliefs, or political stance to adopt a different one.
Example
彼 は 若い 頃 は 社会主義者 だっ た が 、 後 に 資本主義 に 転向 し た 。
He was a socialist when he was young, but later converted to capitalism.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Changing Career or Field
Refers to a significant shift in one’s direction in life, such as switching a major, profession, or area of specialization.
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