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when push comes to shove in Japanese

when push comes to shove in Japanese is いざ, いざとなると.

when push comes to shove in Japanese

いざ
phrase
Pronounced: iza
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
いざとなると
phrase
Pronounced: izatonaruto
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.
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What is "when push comes to shove" in Japanese?

"when push comes to shove" in Japanese is いざ, いざとなると.

How do you pronounce いざ?

"when push comes to shove" in Japanese is いざ, pronounced "iza".

Are there other ways to say "when push comes to shove" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "when push comes to shove": いざ, いざとなると.

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