How to say 'Occasion' in Japanese | 折

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The Japanese word for Occasion is 'Ori', written as 折 in Japanese.'Occasion' in hiragana is おり.

word

折

Meaning

Occasion

Reading

おり

ori

Kanji

折Bend, Fold

Explanation

The Japanese noun '折 (おり)' primarily means 'occasion' or 'time' when referring to a specific moment or event. It is often used to describe a particular instance or opportunity. For example: on that occasion「その折に」(そのおりに). It can also imply a sense of timing or a chance to do something. Another example: this is a good opportunity「これは良い折だ」(これはよいおりだ). Note that '折' is often used in formal or written contexts and carries a nuanced sense of a fleeting or significant moment.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3187

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 折

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

折

Meaning

Bend, Fold

Words Related to 折 Through the Kanji 折

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 折 as well.

word

折角

Meaning

Effort

word

骨折

Meaning

Fracture

word

時折

Meaning

Occasionally

word

折れる

Meaning

Bend, Break

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折る

Meaning

Break, Fold

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'Ori' means 'Occasion' .

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