を皮切りに
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を皮切りに
o kawakiri ni
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one after another; starting with ~
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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o kawakiri ni
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51339
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📝 Usage Notes
one after another; starting with ~
📖 How to use it
Indicates that a series of events or actions begins with the mentioned item, implying continuation.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun (often an event, place, or thing) directly, followed by を皮切りに. For verbs, nominalize with の before attachment.
This pattern highlights the starting point of a sequence of similar events or actions. It often appears in news or formal contexts to describe a trend or movement that began with a particular instance and then spread. The nuance is that the starting point is notable, and the continuation is expected or already known.
この展覧会は東京を皮切りに、全国で開催される。
Kono tenrankai wa Tōkyō o kawakiri ni, zenkoku de kaisai sareru.
This exhibition will be held nationwide, starting with Tokyo.
彼女は新曲のリリースを皮切りに、精力的に活動を始めた。
Kanojo wa shinkyoku no rirīsu o kawakiri ni, seiryokuteki ni katsudō o hajimeta.
Starting with the release of her new song, she began her activities energetically.
この問題を皮切りに、多くの改善点が指摘された。
Kono mondai o kawakiri ni, ōku no kaizen-ten ga shiteki sareta.
Starting with this issue, many points for improvement were pointed out.
Not をはじめとして
While を皮切りに focuses on the starting point of a sequence of events or actions, をはじめとして means 'including' and lists examples of a group. を皮切りに implies chronological continuation, whereas をはじめとして is more about representative examples.
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Primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports, announcements, or essays.
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を皮切りに
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern を皮切りに mean?
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One after another; starting with ~
What JLPT level is を皮切りに?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use を皮切りに in a sentence?
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Attach を皮切りに (o kawakiri ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is を皮切りに formal or casual Japanese?
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を皮切りに is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember を皮切りに long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.