際

際 — occasion, side, edge

Learn the correct stroke order for 際 (occasion), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)サイsai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)きわkiwa、-ぎわgiwa

Strokes14

Radical阜

Frequency#183

Meaningsoccasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

間際まぎわthe point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of)noun

交際こうさいcompany; friendship; associationnoun

国際こくさいinternationalnoun

際限さいげんlimits; end; boundsnoun

実際じっさいreality; actuality; truthnoun

手際てぎわskill; ability; dexteritynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 際 (occasion) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 際 is #183, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

間際まぎわ — the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of)

交際こうさい — company; friendship; association

国際こくさい — international

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (阜)

防ward off 阪heights 阻thwart 阜hill 附affixed 限limit 院Inst.除exclude

Same reading

最utmost 済settle (debt, etc.)歳year-end 財property 殺kill 妻wife 才genius

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 際 have?

The kanji 際 (occasion) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 際?

際 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 際 mean?

際 means: occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when. On'yomi readings: サイ. Kun'yomi readings: きわ, -ぎわ.

What JLPT level is 際?

際 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.