〜にあたって

Pattern
〜にあたって
Level
N3
Meaning
on the occasion of, in preparation for
Attaches to
Dictionary form, Noun
Nuance & register

Formal, written or speech style used for important occasions.

Example

新しく店を開くにあたって、たくさんの準備をした。

Easily confused with

〜に際して (Conflated with 〜に際して; 〜にあたって is typically used for positive, forward-looking events like starting a business, whereas 〜に際して is more neutral or formal for any occasion.)

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