にあたり / にあたって

on the occasion of, when, at the time of

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Structure

[verb (dictionary form)] + にあたって / にあたり [noun] + にあたって / にあたり [noun] + にあたっての + [noun]

Description

にあたって means "on the occasion of": in the run-up to something important, someone prepares, decides or says something. It follows a noun or a verb in the dictionary form, and it is formal, at home in speeches, notices and business writing.

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When starting the new project, we put together a team.

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On the occasion of my graduation, I would like to thank my teachers.

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Before going to study abroad, I have to sort out my visa.

The verb stays in the dictionary form even when the whole sentence is past, because the occasion was still ahead when the preparing happened.

× 起業したにあたって → 起業するにあたって

The occasion has to be a big one: a new job, a move, an opening, a contract. An everyday act sounds absurd with it.

× ご飯を食べるにあたって、手を洗った → ご飯を食べる前に、手を洗った

にあたり

にあたり is the same pattern in a stiffer register, typical of official notices and written greetings. にあたりまして is the polite spoken version for speeches.

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Before using this service, please read the following notes.

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Many people helped us in publishing this book.

にあたって or に際して

also means "on the occasion of" and is often interchangeable. にあたって leans towards the preparation for something you are about to take on; に際して marks the moment itself and also fits occasions that are not chosen, such as an emergency.

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In an emergency, please act calmly.

Examples

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When studying abroad, I have to take care of the visa procedures.

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On the occasion of moving to a new home, I bought all the furniture I needed.

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On the occasion of graduation, I would like to express my gratitude to the teachers.

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In publishing this book, we received the cooperation of many people.

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Before signing the contract, there are a few things I would like to confirm.

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On the occasion of welcoming the new year, I set my goals for this year.

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In order to use this service, member registration is required.

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Before carrying out the construction, we held an informational meeting for the neighboring residents.

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When introducing the new system, we conducted training for all employees.

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When starting my business, I consulted with my parents.

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On the occasion of our opening, we have prepared a special sale for our customers.

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In preparation for the interview, I researched the company beforehand.

References

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