いざという時
いざというとき
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary
Meanings
Expression, Noun, Adverb
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
Example sentences
いざという時役に立つよ。
This will come in handy in a pinch.
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My resolution dissolved at the last moment.
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Save money against the unexpected for when it's necessary.
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The wind failed us.
いざという時のために備えておかないとね。
You must provide for a rainy day.
More examples (7)
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In an emergency he had nothing to fall back upon.
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I'm going to lay aside that money for emergencies.
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Put aside money for a rainy day.
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He is the last person to leave you in time of need.
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He would be the last person to leave you in time of need.
いざという時は、いつでもあいつを頼ればいいからな。
You can always count on him in any emergency.
給料を使い果たしてしまったが、私にはいざというときに頼る銀行預金がある。
I've used up my wages, but I have my bank account to fall back on.