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機会

kikai

What does "機会" mean in English?

opportunity

このプロジェクトは、新しいスキルを学ぶ機会です。

This project is an opportunity to learn new skills.


How to use "機会" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

An opportunity or chance to do something, often with a positive outcome.

彼はこの仕事を通じて、海外で働く機会を得た。

He got the opportunity to work abroad through this job.

このイベントは、新しい人々と出会う機会です。

This event is an opportunity to meet new people.

Often used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to favorable circumstances or chances.

Collocations

機会を逃すto miss an opportunity機会を与えるto give an opportunity機会を作るto create an opportunity

Synonyms

チャンス好機機会

Antonyms

失敗不運機会を逃す

Related Phrases

千載一遇の機会phrase
a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
機会を逃さないphrase
to seize the opportunity

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'機会' is often used in professional and personal contexts to describe favorable chances.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '機会' is neutral, 'チャンス' is more informal and casual.

Word Origin

Composed of '機' (opportunity, chance) and '会' (meeting, encounter), originally referring to a favorable moment or situation.

Usage Notes

'機会' is a versatile word that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to describe positive chances or favorable circumstances.

Word Breakdown

機
opportunity, chance
root
+
会
meeting, encounter
root
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