Word Meaning まさかの時

まさかのとき masakanotoki

まさかの時 is read as まさかのとき (masakanotoki) and means in time of need.

Meaning

English

in time of need
for a rainy day
in case of emergency

Reading

Kana

まさかのとき

Romaji

masakanotoki

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 20 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N5 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Rank 103283 Priority Q

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

一時

いっとき

two-hour period

一時

いちじ

one o'clock

時

とき

tense

日時

にちじ

date and time

何時

いつ

normal times

今時

いまどき

at this time (of the day)

4時

よじ

four o'clock

7時

しちじ

seven o'clock

毎時

まいじ

every hour

三時

さんじ

3 o'clock

時

じ

hour

何時

なんじ

what time

Example Sentences

まさかの時に備えておくのは賢明だ。

It is wise to provide against a rainy day.

まさかの時のために彼は保険に加入した。

He insured himself for a rainy day.

まさかの時のためにいつも貯金をしておかなければならない。

You should always save money for a rainy day.