～折には JLPT N2 Very formal / literary
〜ori ni wa
Expresses 'when' or 'in case of' specific situations or timings.
Formal, literary, ceremonial "on the occasion of". (Near-duplicate of n1-240's 折に, with は added.)
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + 折には, Verb-た form + 折には, い-Adjective + 折には, な-Adjective + な折には, Noun + の折には
Explanation
The ～折には grammar point is used to emphasize a specific moment or situation (often not very frequent). It can be translated as 'when (the occasion arises)' or 'in case of'.
Example sentences
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When you get thirsty, please drink water from this bottle.
Nodo ga kawaku ori ni wa, kono pettobotoru no mizu o nonde kudasai.
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When you visit this area, make sure to go to this shrine.
Kono chiiki ni kuru ori ni wa, kono jinja ni kanarazu omairi shimashou.
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If he doesn't seem well, please ask if he's feeling sick.
Kare ga genki ja nai ori ni wa, guai ga warui ka tazunete kudasai.
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When you have an opportunity, act without hesitation.
Chansu ga aru ori ni wa, chuucho sezu ni koudou shimashou.