チャンス

• Reading: チャンス
• Romaji: chansu
• Pronunciation: /tɕa.n.sɯ/

Meaning

Chance; opportunity. A favourable moment or possibility.

A katakana noun borrowed from English. Used for opportunities in sports, business, and daily life. Common collocations include チャンスをつかむ (chansu wo tsukamu, to seize a chance), チャンスを逃す (chansu wo nogasu, to miss a chance), and 大チャンス (dai chansu, big opportunity). Slightly more casual than 機会 (kikai).

Examples

1. この仕事は自分を成長させるチャンスだ。 This job is a chance to grow.
2. チャンスを逃さないように準備しておこう。 Let's be prepared so we don't miss our chance.
3. 今がチャンスだと思って思い切って行動した。 I thought 'now's my chance' and went for it.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, business, daily life

Tone: encouraging

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'chance,' which derives from Old French 'cheance' (falling of dice). Entered Japanese in the early modern period and is now fully naturalized.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal