〜を機に

Pattern
〜を機に
Level
N2
Meaning
taking the opportunity of, taking advantage of
Attaches to
Noun / Verb dictionary form + の + を機に
Nuance & register

Very similar to 〜をきっかけに, often used when deliberately making a positive life change.

Example

子供の進学を機に、車を買い替えることにした。

Easily confused with

〜をきっかけに

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