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Decoded Slug: ~折には (〜ori ni wa)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
~折には (〜ori ni wa)

~折には (〜ori ni wa)

Short explanation:

Expresses 'when' or 'in case of' specific situations or timings.

Formation:

Verb-ますstem + 折には, い-Adjective + 折には, な-Adjective + な折には, Noun + の折には

Examples:

喉が渇く折には、このペットボトルの水を飲んでください。
Nodo ga kawaku ori ni wa, kono pettobotoru no mizu o nonde kudasai.
When you are thirsty, please drink the water from this plastic bottle.
この地域に来る折には、この神社に必ずお参りしましょう。
Kono chiiki ni kuru ori ni wa, kono jinja ni kanarazu o-mairi shimashou.
When visiting this area, make sure to visit this shrine.
彼が元気じゃない折には、具合が悪いか尋ねてください。
Kare ga genki ja nai ori ni wa, guai ga warui ka tazunete kudasai.
In case he doesn't seem well, please ask if he's feeling bad.
チャンスがある折には、躊躇せずに行動しましょう。
Chansu ga aru ori ni wa, chūchō sezu ni koudou shimashou.
When you have the chance, take action without hesitation.

Long explanation:

The ~折には grammar point is used to express when or in case of specific situations or timings. It emphasizes a specific moment or situation that may not happen frequently.
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