on the occasion of, when

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Explanation

Formal expression for at the time of.

[Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して/に際し

卒業に際して、先生に感謝を伝えた。

Sotsugyou ni saishite, sensei ni kansha wo tsutaeta.

On the occasion of graduation, I expressed gratitude to my teacher.

契約に際し、注意事項を確認してください。

Keiyaku ni saishi, chuui jikou wo kakunin shite kudasai.

When signing the contract, please confirm the precautions.

Formal version of 時に.

～に先立って

before, prior to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common in ceremonies and contracts.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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