折(に) (ni)

Meaning & usage

折(に) is a formal way to say "on the occasion of" or "when", used in polite written or spoken Japanese such as letters and greetings. It follows a noun, usually with の between the noun and 折, as in お暇の折には. The に may be dropped, as in 残暑厳しい折.

Example sentences 5

1. 今度こんど東京とうきょうにおいでの折おりにはお立たち寄よりください。

   Drop in and see us when you're next in Tokyo.

2. あなたの折かばんはドアの近くにあるよ。

   Your briefcase is near the door.

3. 残暑厳しい折いかがお過ごしでしょうか。

   How are you doing in this scorching late summer heat?

4. お暇の折にはぜひ遊びに来てください。

   Do come and see us when you are free.

5. あなたはちょうどよい折に来た。

   You have come at an opportune time.