No. 9,612 in Korean
계기
"계기" means "opportunity" or "triggering event."
In a sentence
이 사건은 그가 결정을 내리게 된 계기가 되었습니다.
This event served as the occasion for him to make a decision.
In this sentence, '계기' refers to an occasion or a trigger that led to an action or a decision, illustrating the circumstantial or causal usage of the word.
새로운 사람들과 만나는 것은 내 삶의 큰 계기였어요.
Meeting new people was a significant turning point in my life.
Here, '계기' is used to signify a turning point or an impactful event that influenced the speaker's life perspective or direction.
그는 작은 실수도 발전의 계기로 삼습니다.
He uses even small mistakes as opportunities for improvement.
In this context, '계기' denotes an opportunity or a stepping stone for personal growth or development.
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