noun
Refers to a particular season or period of the year, often with a natural or cultural connotation.
紅葉の時節には多くの観光客が訪れる。
Many tourists visit during the autumn foliage season.
noun
the times; the era; the present time
Used to talk about the current period in history or society, often with a sense of the prevailing mood or circumstances.
時節柄、お体を大切になさってください。
Given the times we're in, please take good care of yourself.
noun
opportunity; occasion; right time
Refers to a favorable or appropriate moment to do something; often used in set phrases like 時節を待つ (wait for the right time).
時節を待ってから行動を起こそう。
Let's wait for the right opportunity before taking action.
機会 is the most common word for a chance or opportunity; 時節 implies a more natural or seasonal timing rather than a random chance.
Compound of 時 (time) and 節 (juncture, season). The combination naturally yields meanings related to a specific time, season, or occasion.