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Learn JLPT N2 Grammar: をきっかけに (o kikkake ni)
Meaning: with… as a start; as a result of; taking advantage of
How to use:
Verb (た form) + の/こと + をきっかけに
Noun + をきっかけに
Example sentences:
1. 彼女は卒業をきっかけに髪を切った。
kanojo wa sotsugyō o kikkake ni kami o kitta.
She cut her hair after graduation.
2. 彼は、就職をきっかけにして、生活を変えた。
kare wa, shūshoku o kikkake ni shite, seikatsu o kaeta.
He has changed his lifestyle since going to work
3. これをきっかけに今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。
kore o kikkake ni kongotomoyoroshiku onegai itashimasu.
On this occasion, I hope that you will take care of me from now on
4. 彼は大学入学をきっかけに親元を離れた。
kare wa daigaku nyuugaku o kikkake ni oyamoto o hanareta.
He took the opportunity of going to college to leave his parental roof.
5. 留学をきっかけに、自分の国についていろいろ考えるようになった。
ryuugaku o kikkake ni, jibun no kuni ni tsuite iroiro kangaeru you ni natta.
Studying abroad was a good opportunity for me to think about my own country.
