JLPT N2Grammar
～に当たって
on the occasion of, when doing
Beginner
15-20 min
common
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Explanation
Indicates an important occasion or undertaking.
Formation
[Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に当たって/に当たり
Examples
新年を迎えるに当たって、抱負を述べる。
Shinnen wo mukaeru ni atatte, houfu wo noberu.
On the occasion of welcoming the new year, I will state my aspirations.
開業に当たり、多くの方にお世話になった。
Kaigyou ni atari, ooku no kata ni osewa ni natta.
When opening the business, I received help from many people.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Similar to に際して.
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Study Tips
Memory Aids
- •当たる = to hit/reach → upon reaching X
Practice Tips
Common in speeches and formal writing.
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