さいわ
 

expression

Oft. as 〜と or 〜とばかりに.
  1. this is my chance, this is the (opportune) moment, here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
さいわ
 
これ幸い これさいわい
 
さいわ
 
此れ幸い これさいわい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

happiness, blessing, fortune
しあわ.せ コウ さいわ.い (3rd, N3)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
sheep(羊) variant
to divide
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る カン ほ.す (6th, N2)