What does きっかけ mean?
きっかけ is a Japanese noun meaning “starting point” or “chance (to do something)” in English. It is written as きっかけ in hiragana, and kikkake in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
留学がきっかけで日本が好きになった。
Studying abroad was what got me into Japan.
話すきっかけがなかった。
I didn't get a chance to talk to her.