Structure
Noun + に際し（て）
Verb［る］+ に際し（て）
Noun + に際しての + Noun
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About に際して
Like 際に 'on the occasion of (A)', に際して will be used to show some particular occasion, and is used most frequently in regard to one-off events, or chance occurrences. However, unlike 際に, に際して is a combination of に, and the て-form of 際する, which is a verb that usually has the meaning of 'to come to pass'.
Despite the more literal translation of 'when (A) comes to pass', に際して will often just be interpreted as 'on the occasion of (A)', or 'at the time of (A)'. This is a formal grammar pattern that is seen connected either to nouns, or verbs in their dictionary form.
Caution
While there are many similarities between 際に and に際して, a few key differences exist. The first being that に際して is primarily used when (B) is something that will be done before (A), or when presented with the situation of (A). However, in the case of 際に, the nuance is more specifically 'on the occasion of (A)', marking the exact point in time, rather than the approach to that time.
Following on from this example, because に際して highlights the approach to a specific situation, it will never appear connected to verbs in the past tense. 際に, on the other hand, frequently appears with verbs in the past tense, as it can highlight the 'occasion' of an action being complete.
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応援に際して守ってほしいルールがあります。
On the occasion of supporting (someone), there are some rules that I would like you to follow.
移転に際して必要なものがあれば言ってね。
On the occasion of being transferred, let me know if there is anything that (you) need.
「受験に際しての注意事項」をよくお読みください。
Please, read the 'points to keep in mind at the time of the exam' carefully.
車を追い越すに際して気をつけるべきことがある。
At the time of passing another vehicle, you should take necessary precautions.
独立するに際して、先輩のご意見をいただけませんか？
May I get your (senpai's) opinion at the time of becoming independent?
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に際して – Grammar Discussion
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For this example,
「ローレンス様とのご契約に際しまして、当方の契約書に誤りがございましたことをお詫び申し上げます。」
Why can の際に not be accepted in place of に際して? It seems to me like it should be acceptable or at least give orange text instead of completely wrong. If I’m missing nuance please tell me how that would change the meaning.
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