際: the kanji for occasion; edge
際 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means occasion; edge. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
際 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
際 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サイ (sai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 国際こくさい · kokusai | international |
| 実際じっさい · jissai | actual; reality |
きわ (kiwa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 際きわ · kiwa | edge; verge |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 国際会議が東京で開かれた。Kokusai kaigi ga Tōkyō de hirakareta.An international conference was held in Tokyo.
- 実際に会って話しましょう。Jissai ni atte hanashimashō.Let's actually meet and talk.
- 彼女は国際的に活躍している。Kanojo wa kokusaiteki ni katsuyaku shite iru.She is active internationally.
- 帰国の際に空港で会いましょう。Kikoku no sai ni kūkō de aimashō.Let's meet at the airport when you return to your country.
- 実際の状況は報告と違った。Jissai no jōkyō wa hōkoku to chigatta.The actual situation was different from the report.
Questions about 際
How many strokes does 際 have?
際 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 際?
The on readings are sai (サイ). The kun readings are kiwa (きわ).
What JLPT level is 際?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Time and sequence
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 際
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.