JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
際 — occasion
- Reading
- サイ・きわ・\~ぎわ
- Meaning
- occasion; side; edge; verge; dangerous; adventurous; indecent; time; when
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
際 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サイ・きわ・\~ぎわ and it means occasion; side; edge; verge; dangerous; adventurous; indecent; time; when. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
際 appears in everyday japanese words such as 際 (edge), 際 (on the occasion of) and 手際 (performance).
Japanese words containing 際
Frequently asked questions
What does 際 mean in Japanese?
際 means occasion; side; edge; verge; dangerous; adventurous; indecent; time; when in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 際 read?
際 is read サイ・きわ・\~ぎわ. Reading it inside real words — 際 and 際 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 際 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 際 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 際 in a word?
A common word containing 際 is 際 (きわ) — "edge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 際 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 際 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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