を契機に
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
Lead to
As a good opportunity to
As a result of
As a trigger
Usage
Noun + を契機に
Explanation
を契機に marks an event as the turning point or trigger that starts a change or new condition. The action in the main clause comes as a consequence or continuation from that point. It emphasizes that the following situation arises because of, or starting from, the mentioned event. It is commonly used for notable, often purposeful changes at personal, organizational, or social levels.
その発表を契機に、彼は転職を決意した。
そのはっぴょうをけいきに、かれはてんしょくをけついした。
That announcement served as the turning point for him, and he decided to switch jobs.
事故を契機に、安全対策が強化された。
じこをけいきに、あんぜんたいさくがきょうかされた。
The accident became a trigger for strengthening safety measures.
子どもの誕生を契機に、生活が大きく変わった。
こどものたんじょうをけいきに、せいかつがおおきくかわった。
The birth of the child served as a turning point, and life changed drastically.