彼は家族の仇を討つために、長年復讐の機会をうかがっていた。
He had been watching for an opportunity for revenge for many years to avenge his family.
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If I have the opportunity to go to Japan, I want to visit Kyoto.
最近、外出する機会が少なくなりました。
Recently, the opportunities to go out have decreased.
こんな機会は滅多にない。
Such opportunities are rare.
陛下の御前で演奏する機会を得た。
I had the opportunity to perform in the presence of His Majesty.
社員旅行は社員間の親睦を深める良い機会だ。
The company trip is a good opportunity to deepen friendship among employees.
天皇に拝謁する機会を得た。
I had the opportunity to have an audience with the Emperor.
彼は商魂たくましく、どんな機会も逃さない。
He has a shrewd business sense and never misses an opportunity.
周囲の意見を気にして右顧左眄しているうちに、絶好の機会を逃してしまった。
While hesitating and worrying about the opinions of those around me, I missed a golden opportunity.
荏苒として日を送り、大事な機会を逃してしまった。
I idled away the days and missed a precious opportunity.
Usage Notes
Refers to a favorable time or set of circumstances for doing something.
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