Meaning
にあたって/にあたり indicates the timing or occasion when something happens or is done, meaning 'when,' 'at the time of,' or 'upon.' It is used to describe actions taken at a particular moment or in preparation for an event. The pattern にあたり is a more formal variant of にあたって. When modifying a noun directly, use the form にあたっての.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞辞書形 | にあたって/にあたり |
| 名詞 | にあたって/にあたり |
Examples
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皆様に、市場活動を行うにあたっての弊社の基本方針を、ご説明したいと思います。
I would like to explain our company's basic policy regarding market activities when conducting market operations. -
このサービスのお申込みにあたっては、以下のご利用の条件をよくお読みいただき、ご同意の上、お申込みいただくようお願い申し上げます。
When applying for this service, please read the following terms of use carefully and apply only after agreeing to them. -
本日はお忙しい中お集まりいただき、誠にありがとうございます。開会にあたり、主催者として、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。
Thank you sincerely for gathering here despite your busy schedules. Upon opening the meeting, I would like to offer a few words of greeting as the organizer.
Summary
- Used in formal contexts such as speeches, official statements, and formal letters to express 'when' or 'upon' an action
- When modifying a noun directly, use にあたっての form (e.g., 市場活動を行うにあたっての基本方針)
- にあたり is a more formal and polite variation of にあたって, commonly preferred in official documents and ceremonial occasions