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まさかの時
Readings
まさかのとき
masakanotoki
English
Expression
in time of need, for a rainy day, in case of emergency
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Kanjis
時 ON: ジ KUN: とき, -どき
time, hour

Stroke: 10 Grade: 2 JLPT: N4 SKIP: 1-4-6 FC: 6404.4


Phrases
まさかのときに備えて貯蓄せよ。
Parts: まさかの時 (まさかのとき) 備える (そなえる) 貯蓄 (ちょちく)
Keep something for a rainy day.

まさかの時の友こそ真の友。
Parts: まさかの時 (まさかのとき) 友 (とも) こそ 真の友 (しんのとも)
A friend in need is a friend indeed.