VocabJLPT N3
chance
NounPlace

Also written as 切っ掛け

Definitions

  1. 1. chance
  2. 2. start
  3. 3. Kikkake
A noun meaning "trigger," "chance," or "opportunity" — specifically the event or moment that causes something to begin. It's often used to explain why someone started doing something, like taking up a hobby or making a life change.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even a single success can be the spark that keeps you going.

Sentence 2

That single photo was what made me decide to travel.

Sentence 3

A small promise is what starts to build trust.

Sentence 4

What kind of experience became a turning point in your growth?

Sentence 5

My friend getting married made me stop and think about my own future!