〜を境に
Formation
Meaning
Since; after; with... as a boundary.
Note
Used to indicate a major turning point where a situation or behavior significantly changes. It emphasizes the contrast between 'before' and 'after' the event.
Examples
子供の誕生を境に、お酒をきっぱりとやめた。
Since the birth of my child, I have quit drinking once and for all.
あの事件を境に、二人の関係は冷え切ってしまった。
Since that incident, the relationship between the two has completely cooled down.
定年退職を境に、ボランティア活動を始めた。
After my retirement, I started doing volunteer work.
引越しを境に、以前より自炊をするようになった。
Since moving, I started cooking for myself more than before.
大学卒業を境に、将来について真剣に考えるようになった。
Since graduating from university, I have begun to think seriously about my future.
結婚を境に、今の会社を辞めてフリーランスになった。
Since getting married, I quit my current company and became a freelancer.