At a glance
～折には means "when" or "on the occasion of". It is a formal expression for a particular occasion, often used in business emails, letters and polite requests.
Verb (dictionary form / た-form) + 折には
Noun + の + 折には
お近くにお越しの折には、ぜひお立ち寄りください。 If you are ever in the area, please drop by.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | Verb + 折には | 東京にいらっしゃる折には |
| Verb (た-form) | Verbた + 折には | お会いした折には |
| Noun | Noun + の + 折には | 出張の折には |
Register: formal. It often appears with honorific or humble words such as お越し, いらっしゃる and 伺う.