いよいよ

いよいよ is used to signal that a long-expected moment is finally arriving or nearing. It conveys a sense of anticipation and relief or inevitability, often highlighting the turning point just before something important happens. It can carry nuance of “the moment we’ve been waiting for,” sometimes with a tense or dramatic feel, and is commonly used with events like openings, deadlines, outcomes, or changes that are perceived as imminent. It’s more formal and TV-news-like than casual phrases like もうすぐ, and it often appears before a pivotal event or result. Example usage shows anticipation before a conclusion or turning point, rather than a routine upcoming moment.