にかぎって

に 限 って

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    particularly, only, in the case of
    Xに限って expresses an exclusive focus on X, with a negative result, impact, etc.

    • 夜寝れない時に限って、時計のカチカチいう音が気になるものだ。
      It's only when I can't sleep at night that the ticking of the clock becomes loud enough to bother me.