きっかけ
Frequency rank: 3,491.
- chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus; occasionword usually written using kana alone
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- きっかけFrequency rank: 3,491.
- 切っ掛け【きっかけ】【キッカケ】Frequency rank: 8,109. – 8,119.
- 切掛け【きっかけ】【キッカケ】
- 切っかけ【きっかけ】【キッカケ】
- 切掛【きっかけ】【キッカケ】
- 切っ掛【きっかけ】【キッカケ】
- 切かけ【きっかけ】【キッカケ】
- キッカケFrequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- chance
- start
- cue
- excuse
- motive
- impetus
- occasion
This meaning refers to an opportunity or circumstance that leads to an event or action happening.
Here, it indicates the beginning of something, often used to describe the initial moment that leads to a series of events.
This meaning refers to a signal or prompt that initiates an action or response.
In this context, it refers to a reason or justification for an action, often used as a pretext to explain behavior.
This meaning denotes the underlying reason or driving force behind an action or behavior.
This usage implies a driving force that stimulates activity or growth, often seen in contexts of motivation or encouragement for action.
That success served as an impetus for the new project.
Referring to a particular instance or event that prompts a specific action or decision.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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My life changed, sparked by meeting Mr Matsukawa.
I got together with her mainly because we seemed to share the same feelings about things.
Giotto is credited with sowing the seeds of the Italian Renaissance.
They might've just been desperate for any chance to change.