矢や先さきに
Meanings
Adverb
1. just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
Kanji used
Composed of
矢や
arrow; wedge; chock
Noun
先さきに
previously; before; earlier; formerly; recently; first; before (something or someone else); ahead (of); beforehand; in advance; …
Adverb
Examples2
I was about to reply, when he boldly cut in.
My father was about to leave when the telephone rang.