Decoded Slug: ～際に (〜sai ni)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～際に (〜sai ni)
～際に (〜sai ni)
Short explanation:
Used to express the condition or situation during an event, meaning 'when', 'while', 'in the case of'.
Formation:
Verb-casual + 際に, い-Adjective + 際に, な-Adjective + な際に, Noun + の際に
Examples:
出発の際に、パスポートを忘れないでください。
Shuppatsu no sai ni, pasupōto wo wasurenai de kudasai.
When departing, please do not forget your passport.
地震が起こる際に、すぐに避難するように。
Jishin ga okoru sai ni, sugu ni hinan suru you ni.
When an earthquake occurs, evacuate immediately.
日本へ来る際に、お土産を買うつもりです。
Nihon e kuru sai ni, omiyage wo kau tsumori desu.
When I come to Japan, I intend to buy souvenirs.
面接の際に、礼儀正しく振る舞いましょう。
Mensetsu no sai ni, reigi tadashiku furumai mashou.
During the interview, behave politely.
Long explanation:
The ～際に grammar point is used to express the condition or situation during an event. It can be translated as 'when', 'while', or 'in the case of' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
