〜を契機に
Formation
Meaning
Indicates that something serves as a trigger or a turning point for starting something new or making a change. The following clause often describes a positive or proactive change.
Note
A formal expression, often used in writing, news, or business contexts. Suggests that the initial event was the specific motivation for a deliberate, positive life change or business development.
Examples
結婚を契機に、仕事を辞めた。
I quit my job taking my marriage as an opportunity.
法改正を契機として、新しい制度が始まった。
Following the legal amendment, a new system began.
病気を契機に、健康の大切さを痛感した。
Taking my illness as a turning point, I deeply felt the importance of health.
輸出の不振を契機として、新しい市場の開拓に乗り出した。
Triggered by sluggish exports, the company set out to develop new markets.
定年退職を契機に、ボランティア活動を始めた。
Following my retirement, I started volunteer activities.
不祥事を契機として、社内の管理体制が見直された。
Taking the scandal as a trigger, the internal management system was reviewed.