～をきっかけに JLPT N2

Formation

Noun + をきっかけに

Explanation

「～をきっかけに」 is used with a noun to show that an event, thing, or situation became a trigger or motive that led to a new development or action. It translates as 'taking ... as an opportunity,' 'due to ...,' or 'inspired by ...'.

Example sentences

• 結婚をきっかけに、彼は真剣に仕事を頑張り始めた。

  Getting married was the catalyst for him to start working seriously.

  Kekkon o kikkake ni, kare wa shinken ni shigoto o ganbarihajimeta.

• あの出会いをきっかけに、私たちは友達になりました。

  That encounter led us to become friends.

  Ano deai o kikkake ni, watashitachi wa tomodachi ni narimashita.

• コンサートをきっかけに、彼女は音楽の道に進むことを決めました。

  Inspired by the concert, she decided to pursue music.

  Konsaato o kikkake ni, kanojo wa ongaku no michi ni susumu koto o kimemashita.

• 留学をきっかけに、私の外国語スキルが向上しました。

  Studying abroad gave me the chance to improve my foreign language skills.

  Ryuugaku o kikkake ni, watashi no gaikokugo sukiru ga koujou shimashita.