Learn Hardcore Japanese: 〜wo kikkake ni - prompted by; using ... as a starting point

〜を　きっかけ　に〜wo kikkake ni

prompted by; using ... as a starting point

From Lesson 85:Joining a community walking event·Hardcore Japanese

Usages of 〜wo kikkake ni

歩数計ほすうけい　を　買かった　こと　を　きっかけ　に、　歩数ほすう　を　記録きろくし　始はじめた。hosuukei wo katta koto wo kikkake ni, hosuu wo kirokusi hazimeta.

Prompted by buying a pedometer, I began recording my step count.

ウォーキングイベント　を　きっかけ　に、　散歩さんぽコース　を　変かえた。wookinguibento wo kikkake ni, sanpokoosu wo kaeta.

Prompted by the walking event, I changed my walking route.

体験参加たいけんさんか　を　きっかけ　に、　運動靴うんどうぐつ　を　買かった。taikensanka wo kikkake ni, undougutu wo katta.

Prompted by trial participation, I bought athletic shoes.

完歩かんぽ　を　きっかけ　に、　また　ウォーキングイベント　に　参加さんかした。kanpo wo kikkake ni, mata wookinguibento ni sankasita.

Prompted by completing the route, I joined the walking event again.

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