Definition of いざという時 (いざというとき)

とき

いざという時

いざというとき

izatoiutoki

expression
when it's important, when it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the point, in one's hour of need, at the critical moment
See also:いざ
Other readings:
いざと言う時【いざというとき】
Related Kanji
time, hour
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Example sentences(showing 12 results)

Words failed me at the last minute

He would be the last person to leave you in time of need

I'm going to lay aside that money for emergencies

He is the last person to leave you in time of need

In an emergency he had nothing to fall back upon

In an emergency he had nothing to fall back upon

The wind failed us

Save money against the unexpected for when it's necessary

きゅうりょう
給料
わた
たよ
頼る
ぎんこうきん
銀行預金
I've used up my wages, but I have my bank account to fall back on

This will come in handy in a pinch

My resolution dissolved at the last moment