イッテン
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する, intransitive)
1. one turn; spinning around
Adverb
Noun
Verb (する, transitive)
2. complete change; reversal; (an) about-face; sudden transformation
The atmosphere in the room instantly shifts and becomes heavy at the sight of that figure.
Pitch accent
イ
ッテン
Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
turning point
Examples (4 in total)
That pride was suddenly and brutally shattered.
In a sudden about-face, he continues speaking in a bright tone.
The calm atmosphere changes completely, and an awkward mood sets in again.