taking the opportunity of, triggered by

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Explanation

Indicates the starting point or trigger of change.

[Noun/Verb plain form + の] + をきっかけに（して）

留学をきっかけに、日本語を始めた。

Ryuugaku wo kikkake ni, nihongo wo hajimeta.

I started Japanese triggered by studying abroad.

病気をきっかけにして、生活を見直した。

Byouki wo kikkake ni shite, seikatsu wo minaoshita.

Taking the illness as an opportunity, I reconsidered my lifestyle.

Emphasizes the trigger of change.

～を契機に

taking the opportunity of, as a turning point

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common for life-changing events.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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