noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
emergency; unexpected; contingency
Used in formal or written contexts to describe something unforeseen or an emergency situation. Often appears in compounds like 不時の備え (emergency preparedness) or 不時の出費 (unexpected expenses).
不時の出費に備えて貯金している。
I am saving money in case of unexpected expenses.
不時の災害に備え、非常食を用意しておく。
Prepare emergency food in case of an unforeseen disaster.