This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important or special events.
Noun + に際してPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + に際して
This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important or special events.
新支店開設に際して、記念パーティーを開くことになりました。
On the occasion of opening the new branch, it has been decided that we will hold a commemorative party.
結婚に際して、多くの友人からお祝いの言葉をいただいた。
At the time of my wedding, I received congratulatory words from many friends.
施設のご利用に際して、ペットの同伴はご遠慮いただいております。
When using the facility, we ask that you please refrain from bringing pets.
お申し込みをされるに際して、いくつか注意点がございます。
When you apply, there are several points to be aware of.
契約更新に際しては、改めてご連絡いたします。
Regarding the contract renewal, we will contact you again at that time.
This is for big, important moments. Think of a grand opening or signing a contract. It is not for small, everyday things like eating breakfast.
Both 〜に際して and 〜にあたって mean "at the time of". But 〜にあたって is for happy, new beginnings. 〜に際して is more neutral. You can use it for good or bad events. 〜に際して sounds more formal. 〜に際し is even more formal. You see it in official papers.
Don't use this when things just happen at the same time. For example, not for "When I went to the store, I saw a cat."
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