An occasion or opportunity that serves as the trigger for a change or action; a turning point.
留学が彼のキャリア転換の契機になった。
Studying abroad became the catalyst for his career change.
その事故を契機に安全対策が強化された。
Safety measures were strengthened following that accident as a trigger.
このプロジェクトは地域活性化の契機となるだろう。
This project is likely to serve as an opportunity for regional revitalization.
A trigger or cause that directly brings about an event or change.
小さな誤解が争いの契機となって事態が悪化した。
A small misunderstanding became the trigger for a dispute and the situation worsened.
新しい技術の導入が生産性向上の契機になった。
The introduction of new technology served as the catalyst for productivity improvement.
あの会議が方針転換の契機だったと後で分かった。
Later it became clear that that meeting was the trigger for the policy shift.