タイミングtaimingu

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nountiming
    Publication of the article was timed to coincide with the professor's birthday.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related瞬間しゅんかんNeutralA split-second instant; it points to the moment in time itself, whereas 「タイミング」 is about whether a moment is well chosen for doing something.
  • Related時期じきNeutralA period or season, as in 「梅雨の時期」; it focuses on a stretch of time, while 「タイミング」 focuses on whether the moment is well chosen.

Use 「タイミング」 for the right moment to do something, as in 「タイミングが悪い」. Pick 「瞬間」 for a split-second instant and 「時期」 for a period or season of time.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 何なんかをするのに、適切てきせつな時間じかん。
  2. 時間じかん、場面ばめん、進行状況しんこうじょうきょう。
  3. 時間じかんの同期どうき、調節ちょうせつ。
English equivalents

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