日本語総まとめN2 Grammar (Week 1, Day 2)

新しい事業を始めるに際して、十分に調査した。

[Formal] On the occasion of / When... (special, one-time event).

When starting a new business on the occasion of it, we investigated thoroughly.

日本への出発に際して、挨拶回りをした。

[Formal] On the occasion of... (momentous start).

On the occasion of my departure for Japan, I went around to say goodbye.

お申し込みに際しては、写真が必要となります。

[Formal] Upon... (modifying a noun or process).

Upon application, a photograph is required.

開会にあたって、一言ご挨拶申し上げます。

[Formal] On the occasion of... (positive, prepared event).

On the occasion of the opening, I would like to say a few words.

新しい仕事に就くにあたって、決意を新たにした。

[Formal] Upon... (marking a new stage in life).

Upon taking this new job, I renewed my resolve.

五輪開催にあたり、新しい競技場が建設された。

[Formal] In preparation for... (official context).

In preparation for holding the Olympics, a new stadium was built.

試験の開始に先立って、注意事項を説明する。

[Formal] Prior to / Before... (official preparation).

Prior to the start of the exam, the precautions will be explained.

映画の公開に先立ち、記者会見が行われた。

[Formal] Leading up to... (before a major public event).

Leading up to the film's release, a press conference was held.

新製品の発売に先立つ展示会が開かれた。

[Formal] Prior to... (modifying a noun).

An exhibition prior to the release of the new product was held.

祭りは一週間にわたって行われた。

[Normal] Throughout / Over a span of... (time or space).

The festival was held over the period of one week.

会議は３日間にわたって続けられた。

[Normal] Over a span of... (duration).

The meeting continued over a span of three days.

連休中、高速道路は数十キロにわたって渋滞した。

[Normal] Stretching over... (physical distance).

During the holidays, the highway was congested for dozens of kilometers.