At a glance
～折に means "when" or "on the occasion of". It is a formal expression for a specific occasion, often a visit, trip or meeting.
Verb (dictionary form / た-form) + 折に
Noun + の + 折に
大阪へ行った折に、友人に会いました。 When I went to Osaka, I met a friend.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Verb, dictionary form | 次に伺う折に | when I next visit |
| Verb, た-form | 京都を訪ねた折に | when I visited Kyoto |
| Noun + の | 出張の折に | on the occasion of a business trip |
- The noun must be an event or occasion (出張, 来日, 帰省), not a place.
- Register: formal. It is used in writing, business emails and polite speech.
- 折には is common before a request: ～の折には、ぜひ～ください.