This is the 9612th most frequent Korean word.
계기
"계기" means "opportunity" or "triggering event."
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.
이 사건은 그가 결정을 내리게 된 계기가 되었습니다.
This event served as the occasion for him to make a decision.
Here, '계기' is used to signify a turning point or an impactful event that influenced the speaker's life perspective or direction.
새로운 사람들과 만나는 것은 내 삶의 큰 계기였어요.
Meeting new people was a significant turning point in my life.
In this context, '계기' denotes an opportunity or a stepping stone for personal growth or development.