Word details
間際
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間際.
Dictionary
Entry
1
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); the eve (of)
Examples
日経指数は大引け間際に大きく跳ね上がりました。
The Nikkei index jumped dramatically just before closing.
2
(just before the) edge
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
間
interval, space
12 strokesFrequency 33JLPT N4Grade 2
On
カンケン
Kun
あいだまあい
Nanori
ちかははざはし
際
occasion, side, edge, verge, dangerous, adventurous, indecent, time, when
14 strokesFrequency 183JLPT N2Grade 5
On
サイ
Kun
きわ-ぎわ
Nanori
わ
真
true, reality, Buddhist sect
10 strokesFrequency 279JLPT N3Grade 3
On
シン
Kun
まま-まこと
Nanori
さなさねただただしなおのりまあまこまさまっまどまなまゆみちも
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