Occasion in Japanese

"occasion" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

節

setsu

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "occasion". The most common choice is shown first.

際

Top pick

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

Reading: sai

14 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hill and festival. Celebrating at boundary.

What it carries

International, actual, association. Represents boundary.

Related kanji for "occasion"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for occasion?

The most common kanji for "occasion" is 際, read as sai. It means occasion, side, edge. Related kanji: 歳 (occasion), 席 (occasion), 節 (occasion), 序 (occasion), 順 (occasion), 機 (occasion).

How many strokes does 際 have?

際 has 14 strokes.