Structure
Verb［た］+ 際(に)(1)
Noun + の + 際(に)
(1) Verb［る］
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About 際に
際 is a noun in Japanese that means 'verge'. This is as in 'to be on the verge', and translates mostly as 'on the occasion of (A)', 'at the time of (A)', 'in case of (A)', or 'when (A)'. In the same way as 'verge' in English, it implies a fairly big or somehow important event, and will not be used with standard occurrences.
際に will appear after verbs in either their dictionary or past-tense forms, and after nouns. In the case of nouns, it will be preceded by の.
While (A) is likely to be a temporary or one-off event, 際に is not limited to one-off situations. It may also appear with regularly occurring events, but the way of reacting to that event may change depending on some one-off circumstances.
Caution
Although 際に and 時に may overlap in certain situations, 際に will sound unnatural when the situation involves something that typically does not change, or always happens the same way.
- 日本では家を出る時に行ってきますと言う。In Japan we say, 'I'm leaving,' when we leave the house. (Natural Japanese)
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日本では家を出る際に行ってきますと言う。In Japan we say, 'I'm leaving,' when we leave the house. (Unnatural Japanese)
Synonyms
に際して
On the occasion of, At the time of
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とき
When, At the time of
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にあたり・にあたって
When, When doing something, On the occasion, At the time
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にあたり・にあたって
When, When doing something, On the occasion, At the time
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ついでに
While you are at it, On the occasion
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折には
When, Occasion, Opportunity, Time
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折には
When, Occasion, Opportunity, Time
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Examples
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炎天下で働く際には帽子などを持ってきてください。
When working under the scorching sun, remember to bring things like a hat.
休講の際には連絡しますから、ちゃんと授業に出てください。
Since I will contact you when the lecture is canceled, please properly show up for class.
鼻血、アレルギー反応などの症状の際には、直ちに最寄りの病院にご連絡ください。
In case of symptoms like a bloody nose or an allergic reaction, please contact the nearest hospital right away.
稽古の際に教わったことを本番でどこまで発揮できるかが問題だ。
The issue is to what extent you can demonstrate what you were taught when training at an actual performance.
トラブルと対策など質問：「海外旅行中にビザを無くした場合は、どうすればいいですか？」
質問の答え：「その際は、最寄りの大使館に連絡をお願いします。」
FAQ: What should I do if I lose my visa while traveling abroad?
Answer: In that case, please contact the nearest embassy.
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