Vocabulary

What does いざ (iza) mean?

いざ means now, well then; the moment of decision.

Quick facts
Reading	いざ
Romaji	iza
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

いざいざ

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkiza

now, well then; the moment of decision

Example sentences

いざ、出発(しゅっぱつ)しましょう。
Alright, let's set off.
いざ試験(しけん)となると緊張(きんちょう)してしまう。
When it actually comes to the exam, I end up getting nervous.