に当たり

Meaning

1. exp
   on the occasion of; at the time of

Example sentences

• 新税の賛成を有権者に求めるに当たり大統領は理性に訴えた。

  In asking voters to approve the new tax, the President appealed to reason.

• そのめでたいときに当たり彼は祝辞を述べた。

  He offered his congratulations on the happy occasion.

• いつも行く店はカルビーのポテチが９８円。うす塩が俺のお気に入りだ。このうす塩味、実は時期によって原材料が変わる。今日のは化学調味料なしの自然塩。俺的に当たりだ。

  The store that I always go to has Calbee potato chips on sale for 98 yen a bag. My favorite flavor is lightly salted. As a matter of fact, the ingredients for this particular flavor changes from time to time. Today's chips are chemical-free, made with natural salt. Fitting for someone like me.