〜をきっかけに
- Pattern
- 〜をきっかけに
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- をきっかけに
- Meaning
- as a result of, taking as an opportunity
- Attaches to
- noun
- Nuance & register
Used when something triggers a change.
- Example
旅行をきっかけに、彼と親しくなった。 Taking the trip as an opportunity, I became close with him.
- Easily confused with
〜を皮切りに. 〜をきっかけに is general, whereas 〜を皮切りに implies a starting point for a series of events.