How to use 切っ掛け (きっかけ)

Meaning of 切っ掛け

The Japanese verb "切っ掛け" (きっかけ, kikkake) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Trigger / Opportunity / Cue: Refers to an event or action that leads to the beginning of something significant or a change; also means a chance or a starting point.
    • Example: その映画が彼女の俳優になる切っ掛けだった。
    • Translation: That movie was her cue to become an actor.

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