At a glance
Noun を機にして means "taking [an event] as an opportunity". It is used when an event marks a turning point and someone starts something new or makes a change.
[Event noun] を機にして、[new action or change]
結婚を機にして、仕事を辞めました。 On the occasion of getting married, I quit my job.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + を機にして | 就職を機にして |
| Noun (shorter form) | Noun + を機に | 就職を機に |
| Verb (plain form) | Verb + の + を機に(して) | 退職したのを機に |
| これ | これを機に(して) | これを機に |
The register is formal and leans toward writing. The formal written form を機として has the same meaning.