いざ

• 読み: いざ
• ローマ字: iza
• 発音: /i.za/

意味

Now; come on; well then. Used when facing a decisive moment or urging action.

An adverb and interjection used in two main ways: (1) as a rallying cry before action, like 'now then!' or 'let's go!' (いざ出発!), and (2) to describe a critical or decisive moment, often in the pattern いざという時 (iza to iu toki, when push comes to shove/in a pinch). Carries a sense of urgency and determination.

例文

1. いざという時に頼りになる友人がいると心強い。
2. 準備は完了した。いざ出発だ。
3. いざ本番になると緊張して頭が真っ白になった。

使い方ガイド

場面: decisive moments, preparation, encouragement

トーン: determined

起源と歴史

From classical Japanese いざ, used as an exclamation to rouse or summon courage. Appears frequently in classical literature and samurai narratives as a battle cry or call to action.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal