At a glance
～に際して means "on the occasion of" or "when". It is a formal expression for a special occasion, and the main clause usually describes a related action such as preparations, procedures, requests or greetings.
Noun + に際して
Verb (dictionary form) + に際して
入学に際して、必要な書類を提出してください。 When enrolling, please submit the necessary documents.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | 出発に際して | at the time of departure | Formal |
| Verb (dictionary form) | 出発するに際して | when departing | Formal |
| Before a noun: に際しての | 契約に際しての注意 | points to note when signing a contract | Formal |
| Speech form: に際しまして | 開会に際しまして | on the occasion of the opening | Very polite |
The nouns are often する-nouns such as 出発, 契約, 利用 and 入学.