1.
on the occasion of; when; at the time of
Formal expression used when something important or special happens.
ご結婚に際して、お祝い申し上げます。
On the occasion of your marriage, I offer my congratulations.
契約に際して、以下の点にご注意ください。
At the time of the contract, please note the following points.
開会に際して、社長より挨拶がございます。
On this opening occasion, there will be a greeting from the company president.
STRUCTURE:
Noun + に際して
Verb (dictionary form) + に際して
VARIATIONS:
- に際して (adverbial)
- に際しての + Noun (adnominal: に際しての注意事項)
- に際し (abbreviated form in very formal writing)
REGISTER:
Very formal. Used in ceremonies, official documents, speeches, and business correspondence.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 入学に際して (on entering school)
- 開業に際して (on opening a business)
- 退職に際して (on retirement)
Related Words
Contrast:
に当たって (similar but with emphasis on preparation)