N2 — outside your level filter
に際して
にさいしてni saishiteN2formal
Same meaning9
when; on the occasion of — plain to formal
with X as the trigger; on the occasion of
- に当たってon the occasion of; in undertaking — a big step about to beginattaches at
- を契機にseizing N as the turning point; treating N as the occasionattaches at
- をきっかけにwith N as the trigger; N is what sparked itattaches at
- 折にon the occasion of; when the opportunity arises — warmer than 際にattaches at
- ついでにwhile you're at it; taking the opportunity to do; incidentallyattaches at
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at the time of; on the occasion of — for a big event
新製品を発売するにさいして、記者会見を開いた。
shinseihin o hatsubaisuru ni saishite, kisha kaiken o hiraita.
We held a press conference at the time of launching the new product. neutral
ご利用に際して、下記の注意事項を必ずお読みください。
go riyou ni saishite, kaki no chuui jikou o kanarazu oyomi kudasai.
When using this service, please be sure to read the following notes. formal
契約を締結するに際し、双方は下記の条件に同意した。
keiyaku o teiketsu suru ni saishi, souhou wa kaki no jouken ni doui shita.
Upon concluding the contract, both parties agreed to the following terms. neutral
How it's formed2
All forms2
に際しnisaishiformal
味わうに際し
て drops for official notices and written documents — 入会に際し、以下の書類をご提出ください. Not used in conversation.
に際しましてnisaishimashiteformal
味わうに際しまして
に際して with polite ます added in — used in ceremonial speeches and formal announcements.