Japanese word

タイミング

Pronunciation

Romajitaimingu

Meaning

  • nountiming

Example

そのタイミングはよかったです。so no ta i mi n gu wa yo ka tta de su

The timing was good.

Illustration for タイミング (timing)

More examples

大事な話をするタイミングを選びます。dai ji na hanashi o su ru ta i mi n gu o era bi ma su

I pick the right time to talk about something important.

Core concept

Focuses on when something happens and how that moment fits the surrounding situation.

Common phrases

  • タイミングが合うta i mi n gu ga a u

    the timing works

  • タイミングを合わせるta i mi n gu o a wa se ru

    get the timing right

  • タイミングを逃すta i mi n gu o noga su

    miss the right moment

  • タイミングを見計らうta i mi n gu o mi haka ra u

    wait for the right moment

  • 絶好のタイミングzek kō no ta i mi n gu

    perfect timing

Similar words

時機jiki: A suitable point in time for an action or event.
機会kikai: A chance or occasion to do something.
時期jiki: A period when an action or event takes place or is suitable.

Definition in Japanese

物事が起こる時機や、行動に適した頃合い。mono goto ga o ko ru ji ki ya kō dō ni teki shi ta koro a i

Word origin

The loanword タイミング (taimingu) comes from English timing, which combines time with the suffix -ing.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese use of タイミング (taimingu) commonly highlights whether a moment is suitable, not only the exact speed or rhythm of an event.

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