header
header
main header

~際(に): Fancy "when"

advanced #88
~ 5 Minutes

Introduction

You know what they say, when in Rome... Uhh, imperial conquest... Public baths... Betrayal?

Not sure, actually. But anyway, this one's about a new way to say "when doing X"! So, actually not "when in" at all... darn. I really don't want to rewrite the Rome thing though, so just pretend it makes sense.


さい: A fancy "when"

構成こうせい

  • b

    Casual present/past verb + さい

  • b

    Nounのさい

    Example:
    → モンスターをたおしたさいに、アイテムをもらえます。
    "When you defeat a monster, you can receive an item.”

日本語にほんご文法ぶんぽう説明せつめい

  • b

    「〜とき」、「〜機会きかいに」という意味いみ

  • b

    「〜とき」よりもすこかたかたなので日常会話にちじょうかいわではあまり使つかわれない。

  • b

    「〜さいは〜ください」というかたち使つかわれることがおおい。

Want to read more and save your progress? Login or Register now to continue!

Ready to start your Adventure?

Start learning with MaruMori now and gain access to in-depth Grammar Lessons, Vocabulary, Kanji and Grammar SRS, Reading Exercises, Mock Exams, Mini Games and more!

Homework (Grammar SRS)

Completing this lesson will add these Grammar SRS items to your main Grammar Study List