noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
moment of departure; upon leaving; retirement
Refers to the moment or circumstances of leaving a place, position, or job. Often used in phrases like 去り際に (at the moment of leaving) or 去り際の一言 (a parting word).
彼は去り際に「ありがとう」と言った。
He said 'thank you' as he was leaving.
去り際の態度が印象的だった。
His attitude at the moment of departure was impressive.
Compound of 去り (sari, continuative form of 去る 'to leave') and 際 (giwa, 'time, occasion'). The reading さりぎわ is a standard rendaku form.