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際
際 (readings: さい, きわ; Japanese kanji) means “occasion / time”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 国際 (international).
What does 際 mean?
| Kanji | 際 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | occasion / time |
| Readings | さい, きわ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 際
際 is read さい or きわ depending on the word.
Example words with 際
| Example | 国際 (international) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14