際
occasion · side · edge · verge · dangerous · adventurous · indecent · time · when
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and festival. Celebrating at boundary.
Symbolism
International, actual, association. Represents boundary.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Calming anger
Component Breakdown
hill + 祭
Words & Expressions
Words written with 際
Four-Character Compounds
際限なく
さいげんなく
Without limit; Endlessly
Anime & Manga
今際の国のアリス
Alice in Borderland
A well-known work with 際 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 際 mean in Japanese?
際 means occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when.
How do you read 際?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: きわ、-ぎわ (kiwa, giwa).
How many strokes does 際 have?
際 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 際 a good kanji for a tattoo?
際 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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