潮しお合あい

noun

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

• 漁りょう師しは潮しお合あいを見み計はからって出しゅっ港こうした。

  The fisherman set sail, timing it with the tide.

noun

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

• 彼かれは潮しお合あいを見みて発はつ言げんした。

  He spoke up when the time was right.