もしもの時とき

expression

in an emergency; for unexpected circumstances

Used when talking about preparations or actions for a possible crisis or unforeseen event. Often appears in phrases like もしもの時に備える (prepare for an emergency).

See also: もしものこと

• もしもの時ときに備そなえて、非ひ常じょう食しょくを用よう意いしておこう。

  Let's stock up on emergency food in case of an emergency.

• もしもの時ときは、この番ばん号ごうに電でん話わしてください。

  In an emergency, please call this number.