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JLPT N3 Intermediate

切っ掛け

「きっかけ」

Initial trigger, opportunity, or catalyst.

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Noun

"The spark" / "The starting point"

Describes the initial event, chance, or motive that serves as the starting point for an action or situation.

Example

病気 を きっかけ に 、 健康的 な 生活 を 始めました 。

Getting sick was the trigger for me to start a healthy lifestyle.

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Initial trigger, opportunity, or catalyst.
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