expression, noun
luck of the moment; chance; fortune of the times
A set phrase meaning that an outcome depends on luck or the circumstances of the moment, not on personal effort or ability. Often used when accepting an unpredictable result.
勝てたのは時の運だと思う。
I think winning was just luck of the moment.
試験に受かるかどうかは時の運だ。
Whether you pass the exam or not is a matter of chance.