Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 4: 6/18

()たってWhen, When doing something, On the occasion, At the time

Structure

Verb[る]+ あたり(1)
Noun + にあたり(1)

(1)あたって

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About にあたり・にあたって

()たり or ()たって is a formal grammar pattern in Japanese used to convey the meaning of 'at the time of (A)', 'when doing (A)', or 'on the occasion of (A)'. Like (さい)して 'on the occasion of (A)', it will often be used in regard to preparation for future events. This structure is a combination of に, and the う-Verb ()たる 'to hit', or 'to come into contact' in either its formal-conjunctive form or て-form.

()たり will appear following verbs in their dictionary form, or nouns. There are two primary nuances that this structure will be used for, so let's look at a few examples of each.

The first is when (A) is some sort of special occasion or condition from which (B) will be done.

The second is when (A) is some sort of goal or target for which (B) will be the means or measures in response to that goal.

Caution

Unlike (さい)して, which can be used for either positive or negative situations, ()たり will primarily only be used for positive or neutral situations.

Examples

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    レーザーの試験(しけん)()たり(かなら)保護(ほご)メガネを着用(ちゃくよう)してください。

    Be sure to wear safety glasses when testing the laser. (on the occasion of)

    綱渡(つなわた)りをする()たり命綱(いのちづな)をつけてもらった。

    When I did a tightrope walk, I had a safety wire connected. (at the time of)

    彫刻(ちょうこく)()()たり彫刻(ちょうこく)(とう)()()えた。

    On the occasion of carving a sculpture, I bought a new chisel.

    課長(かちょう)退職(たいしょく)()たって、お(わか)れの一言(ひとこと)()べさせていただきます。

    Let me say a few words of farewell on the occasion of the section manager's retirement.

    パスポートの申請(しんせい)()たり(かお)写真(じゃしん)(かなら)()ってきてください。

    Be sure to bring headshots at the time of passport application.

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