Kanji 際: occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when
Key takeaways
Kanji 際: occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 際
occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A ritual (祭) held near a hill or wall (⻖) marks a specific boundary or 'edge'. This came to represent a special 'occasion' or 'time' when such events occur, as well as the 'border' where different entities meet, as in 'international'.
