〜際（〜さい）

JLPT N3 · noun

Meaning: on the occasion of ~

Example sentences

• お帰りの際は、電気を消してください。 — Please turn off the lights when you leave.
• 外出の際は鍵をかける。 — Lock the door whenever you go out.

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