～にあたり

When to use

Formal "at the time of/in undertaking X" - formal announcements, ceremonies.

Explanation

The ～にあたり grammar point is used to describe an important event or situation that occurs at a specific moment. It can be translated as 'at the time of', 'in', 'on', or 'upon' in English. The formation is quite simple, as it only requires a noun before it.

• 入学にゅうがくにあたり、必要ひつような書類しょるいを準備じゅんびしてください。

  Please prepare the necessary documents upon entering the school.

  Nyuugaku ni atari, hitsuyou na shorui wo junbi shite kudasai.

• 新年しんねんにあたり、抱負ほうふを立たてる人ひとが多おおいです。

  Many people set goals at the time of the new year.

  Shinnen ni atari, houfu wo tateru hito ga ooi desu.

• 結婚けっこんにあたり、両家りょうけは大切たいせつな儀式ぎしきを行おこないます。

  Upon getting married, both families conduct an important ceremony.

  Kekkon ni atari, ryouke wa taisetsu na gishiki wo okonaimasu.

• 新あたらしい仕事しごとを始はじめるにあたり、準備じゅんびが必要ひつようです。

  In starting a new job, preparation is necessary.

  Atarashii shigoto wo hajimeru ni atari, junbi ga hitsuyou desu.

Occasion (While Doing / On The Occasion Of)

• ～際に〜sai niN2Means 'when', 'while', or 'on the occasion of' a certain…
• Noun がてらNoun gateraN1Means 'while...at the same time', 'on the occasion of', or…
• ～折には〜ori ni waN2Expresses 'when' or 'in case of' specific situations or…
• ～に際して〜ni saishiteN2Used to express the moment or the occasion of an action…
• Noun かたがたNoun kata gataN1Do one thing while also doing another; 'while', 'and at…

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