tidal hour; time of the tide
Refers to the time when the tide is favorable, often used in fishing or sailing contexts. Also used figuratively for the right moment.
See also: 潮時
The fisherman set sail, timing it with the tide.
right time; opportunity; chance
Figurative extension of the tidal sense: the opportune moment to act. Often used in set phrases like 潮合を見る (to wait for the right moment).
See also: 潮時
He spoke up when the time was right.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with okurigana.
Alternate kanji for 潮.
Compound of 潮 (tide) and 合 (fit, meet), literally 'tide meeting'. The figurative sense derives from the idea of a favorable tide.