English–Japanese
“chance” in Japanese
How to say “chance” in Japanese
“Chance” in Japanese is 機会 (kikai).
A favorable opening or situation makes a possible action easier to carry out.
Example sentences with 機会
機会があれば、友達と遊びます。ki kai ga a re ba tomo dachi to aso bi ma su
If I get a chance, I will play with my friends.
旅行中に日本語を使う機会がありました。ryo kō chū ni nihon go o tsuka u ki kai ga a ri ma shi ta
I had a chance to use Japanese during my trip.
Tips for using 機会
- The phrase 機会があれば (kikai ga areba) means "if there is an opportunity" and often appears when discussing future plans or invitations.
Other Japanese words for “chance”
また折があれば、来てください。ma ta ori ga a re ba ki te ku da sa i
Please come again if you get a chance.
明日は雨が降る確率が高いです。asu wa ame ga fu ru kaku ritsu ga taka i de su
The chance that it will rain tomorrow is high.
この計画が成功する見込みはあります。ko no kei kaku ga sei kō su ru mi ko mi wa a ri ma su
There is a chance that this plan will succeed.
今がチャンスです。ima ga cha n su de su
Now is your chance.
その機を逃しません。so no ki o noga shi ma se n
I will not miss that chance.