This means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important events, like a new start.
Noun + に当たりPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + に当たりPrimary
Noun + にあたり
Verb [dictionary form] + にあたり
This means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important events, like a new start.
開会に当たり、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。
On the occasion of this opening, I would like to say a few words.
新しい法律の施行に当たり、多くの議論があった。
Upon the enforcement of the new law, there was a great deal of discussion.
プロジェクトの開始に当たり、初心を忘れてはならない。
Upon starting the project, we must not forget our original intentions.
新しい事業を始めるに当たり、綿密な計画が必要だ。
When starting a new business, a detailed plan is necessary.
留学に当たり、保証人のサインが必要となりますので、ご準備ください。
A guarantor's signature will be required upon studying abroad, so please prepare it.
This phrase is like wearing a fancy suit. It makes your words sound very serious and important. It is used for big events, like a president's speech. Even if you write it in hiragana, it still sounds very formal.
This is more formal than 〜にあたって. Both mean "at the time of". But 〜に当たり is for very special, good events. Think of ceremonies or big new starts. 〜にあたって is for important preparations. 〜に当たり is almost always for good or neutral planned events. 〜に際して can be used for bad situations too.
Don't use this when talking about everyday things. For example, don't say "When I eat lunch..." This phrase is for important events. It is not for accidents or sudden things. It is for things you plan. It is for big moments in time.
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