に際して
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に際して
ni saishite
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on the occasion of; at the time of
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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ni saishite
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📝 Usage Notes
on the occasion of; at the time of
📖 How to use it
Expresses 'on the occasion of' or 'at the time of' a formal event or action.
Attaches to
Attach to the dictionary form of a verb or a noun (often a verbal noun like 出発, 開催). For nouns, use に際して directly after the noun, as in 出発に際して. For verbs, use the plain dictionary form: 出発するに際して.
に際して is used to talk about the time or occasion of a significant, often formal event. It has a written, formal flavor and appears in announcements, speeches, and official documents. It is not used in casual conversation. When attaching to a verb, it must be in its dictionary form; when attaching to a noun, the noun directly precedes に際して. The pattern can be used to describe something that happens before or during the event, or as a condition for something else.
卒業に際して、先生方に感謝の言葉を述べたいと思います。
Sotsugyou ni saishite, senseigata ni kansha no kotoba o noberitai to omoimasu.
On the occasion of graduation, I would like to express my gratitude to the teachers.
新しいプロジェクトの開始に際して、注意点を説明します。
Atarashii purojekuto no kaishi ni saishite, chuuiten o setsumei shimasu.
At the start of the new project, I will explain the points to note.
出張に際して、パスポートを忘れないようにしてください。
Shucchou ni saishite, pasupooto o wasurenai you ni shite kudasai.
When going on a business trip, please be careful not to forget your passport.
Not に当たって
に当たって is also formal and means 'when doing' but often implies a preparatory action or a specific point in time. に際して emphasizes the occasion itself and is often used for events like ceremonies or departures. In many cases they are interchangeable, but に際して sounds slightly more formal and is often used in written notices.
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Formal and primarily used in written language or formal speech, such as announcements, letters, or speeches.
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に際して
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Write Two Sentences
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に際して mean?
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On the occasion of; at the time of
What JLPT level is に際して?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use に際して in a sentence?
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Attach に際して (ni saishite) 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 に際して formal or casual Japanese?
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に際して 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 に際して 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.