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を契機に

Noun + を契機に

Meanings

  • Lead to
  • As a good opportunity to
  • As a result of
  • As a trigger

About this pattern

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.

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Example sentences

その発表を契機に、彼は転職を決意した。

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。

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。

The birth of the child served as a turning point, and life changed drastically.