opportunity; chance; right time
Refers to a favorable or appropriate moment to do something. Often used in formal or written contexts, similar to 好機 but more neutral in tone.
It's important to act without missing the right moment.
今が投資を始める絶好の時機だ。
Now is the perfect time to start investing.
He was waiting for the right moment to take action.
There was a chance to negotiate, but we missed the opportune moment.
The right time to announce the plan has come.
The boss watched for the right moment and gave instructions to his subordinates.
The enemy was watching closely for the right moment to attack.