No. 1,234 in Japanese
タイミング
"タイミング" means "timing."
In a sentence
彼が来たタイミングで電話が鳴った。
The phone rang at the timing he came.
Here, the word "タイミング" is used to specify the time or instance when the event happened—his arrival.
仕事のタイミングが合えば、一緒に旅行できますね。
If our work timing aligns, we can travel together.
In this sentence, "タイミング" refers to the synchronization of schedules or availability.
この提案を受け入れるタイミングが重要です。
The timing to accept this proposal is crucial.
Here, "タイミング" is used to emphasize the strategic choice of when to take action regarding the proposal.
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