崖の際に立つと足がすくむ。
My legs freeze when I stand at the edge of the cliff.
道路の際に花が植えてある。
Flowers are planted along the side of the road.
time; moment of; on the occasion of
Used as a suffix (often read ぎわ) to indicate the time or moment when something happens. Common in formal or written contexts.
出発の際には忘れ物に注意してください。
Please be careful not to forget anything at the time of departure.
緊急の際はこのボタンを押してください。
In case of emergency, please press this button.
In the event of a fire, please use the emergency exit.
I stood right at the edge of the cliff and looked at the view.
When you depart, please check that you haven't forgotten anything.
Since we're at it, let me say it clearly.
skill; dexterity; efficiency · execution; workmanship; way of handling
hairline; borders of the hair
brink; verge; critical moment
water's edge; shore; waterside · before landing; at the border; before entering the country
just as one is leaving; on the point of departure
one's last moments; on the point of death; on one's deathbed
close to the wall; alongside the wall
moment to quit; way to quit
at parting; on parting; when saying goodbye
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially
edge of the sumo ring · verge; brink; critical moment
brink of death; one's last moments · knowing when to give up; grace in defeat
water's edge; beach; foreshore
mountain ridge; near a mountain
seasonal goods; seasonal items · faddish product; craze-driven merchandise · topical work; ephemeral writing
risky; dangerous; close; narrow · suggestive; risqué; delicate; questionable · extreme; harsh; cruel
efficiently; skillfully; deftly
time of departure; moment of setting out
base; foot; bottom
on the verge of sleep; just after falling asleep
ball control; focus on the ball
hairline
moment of departure; upon leaving; retirement
closing time; time to leave
moment when blossoms fall; scattering of petals · one's last moments; on the point of death; deathbed
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially when the reading is unambiguous.