〜のおりに: This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for special moments. It is a polite way to say 'no toki ni'.

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〜のおりに

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for special moments. It is a polite way to say 'no toki ni'.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedAt The Formal Time OfGrammar

Noun + の折にPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + 折に

Verb [た-form] + 折に

い-Adjective + 折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for special moments. It is a polite way to say 'no toki ni'.

今度、京都へお越しの折には、ぜひ我が家にお立ち寄りください。

Next time you have the occasion to come to Kyoto, please do stop by our house.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceInvitationTravel & Transportation Family & Relationships

先日の出張の折に、社長に直接ご挨拶する機会を得ました。

On the occasion of my business trip the other day, I got the chance to greet the company president directly.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

お忙しくない折にでも、一度お話をお聞かせ願えませんでしょうか。

On an occasion when you are not busy, might I ask if you could spare some time to talk?

HumbleNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestWork & Career

ご来訪の折のお土産、誠にありがとうございました。

Thank you very much for the gift from the occasion of your visit.

FormalPastAffirmativePrenominalDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Work & Career

次回の会議の折に、詳細な計画を提出する予定です。

I plan to submit the detailed plan at the time of the next meeting.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

This word makes a time feel special. It is not just any time. It is an important chance or moment. Think of it like a 'special event' time.

This is like 'at the time of' but sounds more polite. It is not as stiff as 'ni saishite' or 'ni atatte'. You can use it for many different events. 'Ni saishite' is for very big public events. 'Ni atatte' is for starting something important and good.

Don't use this when bad things happen. For example, don't say 'on the occasion of the accident'. This phrase is for good or neutral events.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜に際して

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important or special events.

〜にあたって

This means "when you start something new." You use it for important or special events. It shows a good feeling about the future.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

〜に (time)

This word tells you when something happens. It points to an exact time or date.

〜の

This word shows that something belongs to someone. It also links two nouns. The first noun tells you more about the second noun.

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Dictionary

〜のおりに

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for special moments. It is a polite way to say 'no toki ni'.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedAt The Formal Time OfGrammar

Noun + の折にPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + 折に

Verb [た-form] + 折に

い-Adjective + 折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for special moments. It is a polite way to say 'no toki ni'.

今度、京都へお越しの折には、ぜひ我が家にお立ち寄りください。

Next time you have the occasion to come to Kyoto, please do stop by our house.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceInvitationTravel & Transportation Family & Relationships

先日の出張の折に、社長に直接ご挨拶する機会を得ました。

On the occasion of my business trip the other day, I got the chance to greet the company president directly.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

お忙しくない折にでも、一度お話をお聞かせ願えませんでしょうか。

On an occasion when you are not busy, might I ask if you could spare some time to talk?

HumbleNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestWork & Career

ご来訪の折のお土産、誠にありがとうございました。

Thank you very much for the gift from the occasion of your visit.

FormalPastAffirmativePrenominalDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Work & Career

次回の会議の折に、詳細な計画を提出する予定です。

I plan to submit the detailed plan at the time of the next meeting.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

This word makes a time feel special. It is not just any time. It is an important chance or moment. Think of it like a 'special event' time.

Don't use this when bad things happen. For example, don't say 'on the occasion of the accident'. This phrase is for good or neutral events.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜に際して

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for important or special events.

〜にあたって

This means "when you start something new." You use it for important or special events. It shows a good feeling about the future.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

〜に (time)

This word tells you when something happens. It points to an exact time or date.

〜の

This word shows that something belongs to someone. It also links two nouns. The first noun tells you more about the second noun.

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〜のおりに

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〜のおりに

Patterns4

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with2

Less formal alternatives(2)

Prerequisites4

Track your mastery