頃ころ合あい

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

suitable time; good timing

Refers to the right moment or appropriate timing for doing something. Often used with ～を見計らう or ～に.

• そろそろ出でかけるのに頃ころ合あいだ。

  It's about the right time to head out.

• 頃ころ合あいを見み計はからって話はなしを切きり出だした。

  I waited for the right moment and brought up the topic.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

moderation; propriety; appropriate degree

Used for a suitable degree or amount, often in the sense of not going too far. Common in phrases like 頃合の値段 (reasonable price) or 頃合の量 (moderate amount).

• この店みせは頃ころ合あいの値ね段だんで美味おいしい料りょう理りを出だす。

  This restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable prices.

• お酒さけは頃ころ合あいにしておきなさい。

  Don't drink too much; keep it moderate.