Japanese

チャンス

チャンス
Meaning: chance; opportunity
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

チ
ャ
ン
ス

Example sentences

Prepare thoroughly so as not to miss a golden opportunity.
チャンスをしっかりつかんでください。
Please grasp the chance firmly.
せっかくのチャンスを逃がした。
I ended up missing a rare opportunity.
彼は絶好のチャンスを見逃してしまった。
He missed a golden opportunity.
せっかくのチャンスを逃してしまった
I missed a precious opportunity.
彼はチャンスをしっかりと掴んだ
He firmly grasped the opportunity.
彼はチャンスをしっかりと捕らえた。
He firmly seized the opportunity.
後半に入って、ついに反撃のチャンスが来た。
Entering the second half, the team finally had a chance to counterattack.
1回だけチャンスをあげる。
I'll give you just one more chance.
彼はついにチャンスを摑んだ。
He finally seized the opportunity.

Usage Notes

Used for a favorable time or set of circumstances for doing something.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.