JLPT N1 Grammar (o ki ni)

Meaning

as an opportunity/chance to ~

Level: JLPT N1

How to use

Verb (casual) + のを機に
Noun
o ki ni を機に をきに jlpt n1 grammar meaning 文法 例文 japanese flashcards

Learn Japanese grammar: 【をきに】(o ki ni). Meaning: as a good opportunity/chance to; as a result of; make the best of ~.

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Example #1

かいしゃをやめたのをきに、サイクリングをはじめた。
kaisha o yameta no o ki ni, saikuringu o hajimeta.
Quitting my job provided me with the opportunity to start cycling.
Example #2

つまがにんしんをきに、わたしはたばこをやめることにした。
tsuma ga ninshin o ki ni, watashi wa tabako o yameru koto ni shita.
As a result of my wife getting pregnant, I decided to take the opportunity to quit smoking.
Example #3

わたしはこれをきにきしゃせいひんがもっとうれることをきたいしています。
watashi wa kore o ki ni kisha seihin ga motto ureru koto o kitai shite imasu.
I hope this will be an opportunity to sell more of the company's products.
Example #4

にほんではしゃけんをきに、くるまをうるひとはおおいです。
nihon de wa shaken o ki ni, kuruma o uru hito wa ooi desu.
In Japan, there are many people who take the opportunity to sell their cars when it is time for the annual vehicle inspection.
Example #5

てんしょくをきに、もっとひろいへやにひっこしたいとおもう。
tenshoku o ki ni, motto hiroi heya ni hikkoshitai to omou.
To make the most of changing jobs, I want to take the opportunity to move to a larger room.
Example #6

パソコンがこわれたが、しゅうりするとぎゃくにたかいので、これをきにあたらしいのをかうつもりだ。
pasokon ga kowareta ga, shuuri suruto gyaku ni takai node, kore o ki ni atarashii no o kau tsumori da.
My computer broke, but it's expensive to repair, so I'll take this opportunity to buy a new one.
Example #7

つぎのこうじがはじまるまではあと2かげつかんだ。これをきにきゅうかをとってかぞくにあいにかえることをきめた。
tsugi no kouji ga hajimaru made wa ato 2 kagetsukan da. kore o ki ni kyuuka o totte kazoku ni ai ni kaeru koto o kimeta.
The next project will start in 2 months. I decided to take this opportunity to take a vacation to visit my family.

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