N2 — outside your level filter
に当たって
にあたってni atatteN2formal
Same meaning9
when; on the occasion of — plain to formal
with X as the trigger; on the occasion of
- に際してat the time of; on the occasion of — for a big eventattaches at
- を契機にseizing N as the turning point; treating N as the occasionattaches at
- をきっかけにwith N as the trigger; N is what sparked itattaches at
- 折にon the occasion of; when the opportunity arises — warmer than 際にattaches at
- ついでにwhile you're at it; taking the opportunity to do; incidentallyattaches at
All examples3
on the occasion of; in undertaking — a big step about to begin
新しい仕事を始めるにあたって、いろいろ準備をしました。
atarashii shigoto o hajimeru ni atatte, iroiro junbi o shimashita.
I made various preparations on the occasion of starting my new job. neutral
開会にあたりまして、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。
kaikai ni atarimashite, hitokoto go aisatsu moushiagemasu.
On the occasion of the opening, allow me to say a few words of greeting. formal
入学にあたって、必要な書類をご確認ください。
nyuugaku ni atatte, hitsuyou na shorui o go kakunin kudasai.
Please confirm the necessary documents on the occasion of the enrollment. formal
How it's formed2
All forms2
に当たりniatariformal
味わうに当たり
The written form, て dropped — 開催にあたり、下記のとおりご案内申し上げます. Not used in conversation.
に当たりましてniatarimashiteformal
味わうに当たりまして
にあたって with polite ます added in — used in ceremonial speeches and business letters.