土壇場

last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period

Meaning

  1. n
    last moment; eleventh hour
  2. n
    platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period

Example sentences

  • He is shivering on the brink.

  • We'd better finish up this project before the eleventh hour.

  • I am sorry to cancel the appointment at the last minute.