Decoded Slug: ~にあたり (〜ni atari)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
~にあたり (〜ni atari)

~にあたり (〜ni atari)

Short explanation:

Expresses the meaning of 'at the time of', 'in', 'on', or 'upon'.

Formation:

Noun + にあたり

Examples:

入学にあたり、必要な書類を準備してください。
Nyūgaku ni atari, hitsuyōna shorui wo junbi shite kudasai.
Please prepare the necessary documents upon entering the school.
新年にあたり、抱負を立てる人が多いです。
Shinnen ni atari, hofu wo tateru hito ga ōi desu.
Many people set goals at the time of the new year.
結婚にあたり、両家は大切な儀式を行います。
Kekkon ni atari, ryōke wa taisetsuna gishiki wo okonaimasu.
Upon getting married, both families conduct an important ceremony.
新しい仕事を始めるにあたり、準備が必要です。
Atarashii shigoto wo hajimeru ni atari, junbi ga hitsuyō desu.
In starting a new job, preparation is necessary.

Long explanation:

The ~にあたり grammar point is used to describe an important event or situation that occurs at a specific moment. It can be translated as 'at the time of', 'in', 'on', or 'upon' in English. The formation is quite simple, as it only requires a noun before it.
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