〜折に (〜おりに): This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for a special moment when something else happens.

Dictionary

〜折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for a special moment when something else happens.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedCompound Simultaneity And OpportunityGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + 折にPrimary

Verb [た-form] + 折に

Noun + の + 折に

い-Adjective + 折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for a special moment when something else happens.

次期社長就任の折に、記念パーティーが開催される予定です。

A commemorative party is scheduled to be held on the occasion of the next president's inauguration.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

先日、京都を訪れた折に、有名な寺院をいくつか見て回りました。

The other day, when I visited Kyoto, I went around to see several famous temples.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTravel & Transportation Culture & Traditions

これは、父が退職した折の記念写真です。

This is a commemorative photo from the occasion of my father's retirement.

FormalPastAffirmativePrenominalDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Work & Career

何かお困りの折には、決して一人で悩まず、いつでもご相談ください。

Should you find yourself in any trouble, please never worry alone and feel free to consult us anytime.

FormalNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

上京の折にはご挨拶に伺うべきでしたが、多忙のため叶いませんでした。

I should have come to greet you on the occasion of my trip to Tokyo, but I was unable to due to my busy schedule.

HumblePastNegativeMid SentenceConcessiveCulture & Traditions Work & Career

This phrase is like saying 'on the special day of'. You use it for important times. For example, 'on my graduation day'. You do not use it for everyday things. Like 'when I woke up'. For normal times, use 'toki ni'. This phrase makes your words sound a bit more formal.

This is like '〜際に' (sai ni). But '〜折に' is more formal. It is for special times. '〜際に' is also formal. But it is for more common times. '〜折に' is not like '〜ついでに' (tsuide ni). '〜ついでに' means you do something extra. '〜折に' just tells you when something happens.

Don't use this when you are talking with friends. For example, do not say "友達と会う折に" (when meeting friends). This phrase is for formal writing. It is also for formal speeches. Use polite endings with it. Using plain forms can sound strange.

Often confused with(1)

〜際に

This means 'when' or 'at the time of something'. You use it for important or special events. It is a more polite way to say 'toki'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜かたわら / 〜傍ら

You use this when you do two big things at the same time. One is your main activity. The other is a second important activity.

More formal alternatives(2)

〜ながら

This grammar shows two actions happening at the same time. You do one thing while you do another. The second action is the main one.

〜ついでに

This means you do a second thing when you are already doing a first thing. You use the chance to do something extra. It is like saying 'while you are at it'.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜かたわら / 〜傍ら

You use this when you do two big things at the same time. One is your main activity. The other is a second important activity.

〜かたがた

You do two things at once. One main thing, and another thing too. It is a formal way to say "while also doing...".

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.

〜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'.

〜際に

This means 'when' or 'at the time of something'. You use it for important or special events. It is a more polite way to say 'toki'.

〜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.

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Dictionary

〜折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for a special moment when something else happens.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedCompound Simultaneity And OpportunityGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + 折にPrimary

Verb [た-form] + 折に

Noun + の + 折に

い-Adjective + 折に

This phrase means 'when' or 'at the time of'. You use it for a special moment when something else happens.

次期社長就任の折に、記念パーティーが開催される予定です。

A commemorative party is scheduled to be held on the occasion of the next president's inauguration.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

先日、京都を訪れた折に、有名な寺院をいくつか見て回りました。

The other day, when I visited Kyoto, I went around to see several famous temples.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeTravel & Transportation Culture & Traditions

これは、父が退職した折の記念写真です。

This is a commemorative photo from the occasion of my father's retirement.

FormalPastAffirmativePrenominalDeclarativeFamily & Relationships Work & Career

何かお困りの折には、決して一人で悩まず、いつでもご相談ください。

Should you find yourself in any trouble, please never worry alone and feel free to consult us anytime.

FormalNon PastNegativeMid SentenceRequestDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

上京の折にはご挨拶に伺うべきでしたが、多忙のため叶いませんでした。

I should have come to greet you on the occasion of my trip to Tokyo, but I was unable to due to my busy schedule.

HumblePastNegativeMid SentenceConcessiveCulture & Traditions Work & Career

Often confused with(1)

〜際に

This means 'when' or 'at the time of something'. You use it for important or special events. It is a more polite way to say 'toki'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜かたわら / 〜傍ら

You use this when you do two big things at the same time. One is your main activity. The other is a second important activity.

More formal alternatives(2)

〜ながら

This grammar shows two actions happening at the same time. You do one thing while you do another. The second action is the main one.

〜ついでに

This means you do a second thing when you are already doing a first thing. You use the chance to do something extra. It is like saying 'while you are at it'.

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜かたわら / 〜傍ら

You use this when you do two big things at the same time. One is your main activity. The other is a second important activity.

〜かたがた

You do two things at once. One main thing, and another thing too. It is a formal way to say "while also doing...".

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.

〜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'.

〜際に

This means 'when' or 'at the time of something'. You use it for important or special events. It is a more polite way to say 'toki'.

〜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.

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〜折に

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