► 動詞
際する [さいする] [に際し] [liter] meaning: when rank: 3
☆ 作戦開始に際し、再度確認する ⇨ We make sure once again, at this time when we commence the operation
☆ 御来場に際してはマスクの着用を御願い致します ⇨ When visiting our venue, please wear a mask
► 名詞
際 [(1)さい] meaning: occasion rank: 2
☆ お困りの際は御相談下さい ⇨ Please consult me when you have problems
☆ 緊急の際の連絡先 ⇨ The contacts for the time of emergency
際 [(1)さい] [この際] meaning: occasion rank: 2
☆ この際全部やってしまおう ⇨ Let’s get the whole thing done on this occasion
☆ この際細かな違いはどうでもいい ⇨ The minute differences don’t matter in a time like this
☆ もうこの際どうでもいいじゃん ⇨ At this point it doesn’t matter, why do we care?
► 形容詞
際どい [(3)きわどい] meaning: close rank: 2
☆ 彼等は際どい所で脱出に成功した ⇨ They managed to escape at the very last moment. It was a close call (☛ Close to danger)
際どい [(3)きわどい] [coll] meaning: obscene rank: 2
☆ 際どい冗談 ⇨ A risque joke (☛ Borderline obscene)
☆ 際どい水着 ⇨ A very skimpy swimsuit (☛ Borderline obscene)