局面

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 局面 (きょくめん), situation 局 and aspect 面 combine to denote a phase of events.
• Basic usage: 局面 is a distinct phase or configuration within an unfolding situation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• One phase within a larger situation
  • It is not the whole event, and 局面では limits a judgment to that particular phase.