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際
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
きわ・-ぎわ
kiwa / giwa
occasion · side · edge · verge · dangerous · adventurous · indecent · time · when
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
際=
阝祭
hill + 祭
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hill and festival. Celebrating at boundary.
Symbolism
International, actual, association. Represents boundary.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Calming anger
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
際限なく
さいげんなく
Without limit; Endlessly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 際 mean in Japanese?
際 means occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when.
How do you read 際?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: きわ、-ぎわ (kiwa, giwa).
How many strokes does 際 have?
際 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 阜 (mound).
Is 際 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 際 (occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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