潮しお時どき

noun

tidal hour; time of the tide

Refers to the time when the tide is at a certain stage, especially high or low tide. Often used in fishing and maritime contexts.

• 潮しお時どきを調しらべてから釣つりに出でかけた。

  I checked the tide times before going fishing.

noun

right time; opportune moment; chance

Figurative use derived from the tidal sense. Indicates the best timing for an action, often with a nuance of seizing a fleeting opportunity. Common in expressions like 潮時だ (it's the right time) or 潮時を見計らう (wait for the right moment).

• そろそろ潮しお時どきだ。

  It's about time.

• 彼かれは潮しお時どきを見み計はからって辞じ表ひょうを出だした。

  He waited for the right moment and handed in his resignation.