いざ

adverb, interjection

now; come on; well

Used to urge action, signal a decisive moment, or express resolve when starting something. Often appears in set phrases like いざという時 (when the time comes) or いざとなれば (if it comes to that).

• いざ、出しゅっ発ぱつしよう。

  Come on, let's set off.

• いざという時ときのために貯ちょ金きんしておく。

  I'm saving money for when the time comes.