1.
suitable time; right moment; good opportunity
The appropriate or ideal timing for something. Often used when judging that the moment is right to take action.
そろそろ頃合いだ。
It's about the right time.
頃合いを見て席を立った。
I stood up when I saw the right moment.
話が盛り上がっていたが、終電の時間を考えて頃合いを見計らって帰ることにした。
The conversation was lively, but considering the time of the last train, I decided to leave at an opportune moment.
2.
moderate degree; suitable extent
An appropriate or moderate degree of something. Less common than sense 1.
頃合いの大きさだ。
It's a suitable size.
スープが頃合いの温度になった。
The soup has reached a suitable temperature.
頃合いの値段の店を探している。
I'm looking for a restaurant with reasonable prices.
A refined-sounding word that conveys social awareness of appropriate timing. Frequently used when politely excusing oneself from gatherings.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 頃合いを見る / 見計らう (gauge the right moment)
- 頃合いだ (it's the right time)
- そろそろ頃合いだ (it's about time)
- 頃合いの～ (a suitable/moderate ~)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- タイミング is the loanword for timing (neutral)
- 潮時 means the right time to act, often to stop/withdraw
- 頃合い has a softer, more measured nuance