いざという時

iza to iu toki
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in an emergency, when it matters
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The moment when a serious or urgent need actually arises.

Examples

  • 保険はいざという時に役立つ。
    Insurance helps when trouble strikes.
  • いざという時、落ち着いて行動しよう。
    In an emergency, let us act calmly.
  • いざという時のために水を備える。
    We keep water ready for an emergency.
  • いざという時に彼は頼りになる。
    He is dependable when the need arises.
  • いざという時に連絡できる番号を控えた。
    I saved a number to call in an emergency.

Similar words

万一の時
緊急の時

Meanings

In a pinch

emergencies
neutral
A time when an important or urgent situation demands action rather than mere preparation.

Examples

  • いざという時のために水を備える。
    We keep water ready for an emergency.
  • いざという時に彼は頼りになる。
    He is dependable when the need arises.
  • いざという時、落ち着いて行動しよう。
    In an emergency, let us act calmly.
  • 保険はいざという時に役立つ。
    Insurance helps when trouble strikes.
  • いざという時に連絡できる番号を控えた。
    I saved a number to call in an emergency.

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Etymology

いざ is a call to act; the phrase points to the very time when action becomes necessary.

FAQ

What does いざという時 mean?

The moment when a serious or urgent need actually arises.

How do you read いざという時?

It is read いざというとき, written iza to iu toki.

When would you use いざという時?

Often contrasts preparation now with the urgent moment later; used for supplies, help, contacts, and calm action.

How is いざという時 different from ここ一番?

ここ一番 is a decisive chance to succeed; いざという時 is a pressing situation demanding action.

How does いざという時 change in a sentence?

Fixed noun phrase, often followed by に or のために.

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