Structure
Verb[る]+ にあたり(1)
Noun + にあたり(1)
(1) にあたって
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About にあたり・にあたって
に当たり 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.
- 就活を始めるに当たり、新しいスーツを買った。On the occasion of starting my job search, I bought a new suit.
- 卒業にあたって、みんなで卒業旅行として韓国に行った。On the occasion of my graduation, we all went to Korea as a graduation trip.
- 転職をするに当たり、インターネットで自分に合った会社を探すことにした。At the time of changing jobs, I looked for a company that would suit me well on the internet.
- 新しいお店の開店にあたって、オープニングスタッフを募集しました。We recruited opening staff at the time of opening a new restaurant.
- 母の葬式に際して必要な書類を準備した。I gathered all the necessary documents at the time of my mother's funeral. (Natural Japanese)
- 母の葬式に当たって必要な書類を準備した。I gathered all the necessary documents at the time of my mother's funeral. (Unnatural Japanese)
Synonyms
Examples
レーザーの試験にあたり、必ず保護メガネを着用してください。
Be sure to wear safety glasses when testing the laser.
課長の退職にあたって、お別れの一言を述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.
パスポートの申請にあたり、顔写真を必ず持ってきてください。
Be sure to bring headshots at the time of passport application.
彫刻を彫るにあたり、彫刻刀を買い換えた。
On the occasion of carving a sculpture, I bought a new chisel.
彼と付き合うにあたり、幾つかの条件を提示した。
At the time of dating him, I suggested several conditions.
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