いざという時

いざというとき

at the critical moment

Meanings

also いざと言う時

  1. 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

Its kanji

In sentences

いざという時とき役やくに立たつよ。 This will come in handy in a pinch. #229139

いざというとき決意けついがくじけた。 My resolution dissolved at the last moment. #229142

いざというときのために貯金ちょきんする。 Save money against the unexpected for when it's necessary. #229143