073Japanese proverb ことわざ
渡りに船
わたりにふねWatari ni fune
“A boat just when you need to cross.”
The meaning
When opportunity appears at the right moment, you still must board. Recognizing the boat — and not letting it pass — is an art.
At the origin
A traditional proverb about timely opportunities.
The characters
- 渡り wataricrossing
- に niat, for
- 船
にParticleThe point of arrival: a place, a moment, a destination.
In practice
An offer comes at the perfect time? Decide quickly: boats do not wait.