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[いざというとき()]
izatoiutoki
expression, noun, adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

[いざと()··とき()]
izatoiutoki

Root Words:

[いざ + という + とき()]
iza + toiu + toki

English Meaning(s) for いざという時

expression, noun, adverb
  1. at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

Meanings for each kanji in いざという時

» time; hour

Stroke Order Diagrams for いざという時

Sample Sentences for いざという時

I've used up my wages, but I have my bank account to fall back on.
Put aside money for a rainy day.
Save money against the unexpected for when it's necessary.
He is the last person to leave you in time of need.
In an emergency he had nothing to fall back upon.

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