~に際し(て)
ni saishite
On the occasion of; when
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N/V dictionary + に際して/に際し
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Used for significant occasions or starting points, often in announcements and speeches.
Examples 例文
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会議の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。
On the occasion of holding the meeting, we ask for everyone's cooperation.
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試験の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。
On the occasion of holding the exam, we ask for everyone's cooperation.
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研修の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。
On the occasion of holding the training session, we ask for everyone's cooperation.
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発表会の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。
On the occasion of holding the presentation event, we ask for everyone's cooperation.
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面接の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。
On the occasion of holding the interview, we ask for everyone's cooperation.
How related patterns differ 比較
た上で requires a prior step; dictionary form plus 上で sets an activity's scope. 最中に means in the middle, while 拍子に often triggers an accidental result. に先立って precedes an occasion; に際して introduces the occasion itself.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ~に際し(て) | On the occasion of; when | 会議の開催に際して、皆様のご協力をお願いします。 On the occasion of holding the meeting, we ask for everyone's cooperation. |
| ~た上で | After doing; once completed | 資料を確認した上で、最終的に判断します。 After checking the documents, I will make a final decision. |
| ~上で | In doing; in terms of | 資料を確認する上で、この一覧が役に立つ。 This list is useful when you check the documents. |
| ~最中に | In the middle of | 会議の最中に、火災報知器が鳴った。 A fire alarm rang in the middle of the meeting. |
| ~に先立つ | Prior to; in advance of | 会議に先立って、会場の安全を確認した。 Prior to the meeting, we checked the safety of the venue. |
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