Translation guide
How to express 'on this occasion' in Japanese, focusing on natural phrasing for specific events, formal situations, and contextual alternatives.
Referring to a specific, current event or gathering, often in formal or semi-formal contexts.
A polite and common way to say 'on this occasion' or 'this time', often used in speeches, greetings, or formal announcements.
Thank you for inviting me on this occasion.
Congratulations on your marriage on this occasion.
Literally 'on this opportunity', used when taking advantage of a specific moment to do something.
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone on this occasion.
Very formal, meaning 'borrowing this occasion/place', used in speeches to express thanks or make an announcement.
I would like to take this occasion to express my thanks.
Contrasting the current instance with past or future ones, often in explanations or narratives.
Simple and neutral 'this time', used in both casual and formal settings.
On this occasion, we have invited a special guest.
This time it went well.
Can mean 'this time' or 'next time' depending on context; here it emphasizes the current occasion as distinct from before.
Context-dependent: can also mean 'next time'. Use with clear temporal reference.
Expressing that something is done specifically because of a celebratory or significant occasion.
「この度は」 is more formal and often used in set phrases for greetings and thanks. 「今回は」 is neutral and simply means 'this time' in a sequence of events.
I apologize for the trouble on this occasion.
This time it's okay.
Avoid directly translating 'on this occasion' as 「この場合に」 or 「この時に」 unless you mean a specific conditional or temporal 'case'. These can sound unnatural or overly literal.
On this occasion, I'll be careful not to fail.
On this auspicious occasion, I offer my heartfelt congratulations.