on the occasion of ~, when ~

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Explanation

Indicates important occasion or timing of an event.

[Verb dictionary/Noun] + にあたって/にあたり

開会にあたり、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。

Kaikai ni atari, hitokoto go-aisatsu moushiagemasu.

On the occasion of the opening, I would like to say a few words.

新しい仕事を始めるにあたって、決意を新たにした。

Atarashii shigoto wo hajimeru ni atatte, ketsui wo arata ni shita.

When starting a new job, I renewed my determination.

Formal, used for important occasions.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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