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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.
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.
- この建物に入る際には、必ずヘルメットを被ってください。When entering this building, please wear a helmet.
- この薬品が誤って肌に飛び散った際には、直ぐにかかりつけの医者に相談してください。If this chemical accidentally splashes onto your skin, consult your physician immediately.
- 明日の面接の際には、印鑑を持ってきてください。Please bring your stamp when you come to the interview tomorrow.
- 商品を並べる際に、注意しないといけない事はなんですか。Is there anything I should be careful about when arranging the products?
- 車を動かす際には、周りに子供がいないか確認してください。When moving your car, please make sure there aren't any kids around.
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)
- 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)
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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.
初めて沖縄に来た際に、綺麗な景色(ランドスケープ)に驚きました。今までそのような景色を見たことがなかったと思いました。
When I visited Okinawa for the first time, I was surprised by the beautiful landscape. I had never seen anything like that before.
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.
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.'看病の際に自分も感染しないように万全の体制を整えている。
I am putting in place flawless systems to not get infected when I am caring for someone.
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完全マスター N2
Page 8-1
Quartet II
Page 9
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar
Page 369
A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns
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