際 kanji: meaning “occasion”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N314 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- occasion
- On'yomi
- サイ
- Kun'yomi
- きわ
Picture story to remember 際
A lantern-lit ritual (祭) on top of the hill (⻖) marks a special occasion.
Parts in this story:祭
How to write 際: stroke order
際 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 際
- 際限さいげんlimits
- 際立つきわだつto be prominent
Practice this kanji in the app
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