English–Japanese
“choose the right moment” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimihakarau
Example
話しかける機会を見計らいます。hana shi ka ke ru ki kai o mi haka ra i ma su
I choose the right moment to talk to them.
How to say “choose the right moment” in Japanese
“Choose the right moment” in Japanese is 見計らう (mihakarau).
Expresses observing a situation closely in order to gauge when an action will have the right timing.
Example sentences with 見計らう
タクシーが来るのを見計らって、駅を出ます。ta ku shī ga ku ru no o mi haka ra tte eki o de ma su
I time my departure from the station by watching for the taxi to arrive.
Tips for using 見計らう
- 見計らう (mihakarau) can describe choosing when to speak, leave, or begin something, and it often implies attention to the other person's situation.