Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'good opportunity' depends on whether you mean a chance to do something, a favorable moment, or a timely occasion. Common words include チャンス and 機会, but natural phrasing often uses set expressions like いい機会 or 絶好のチャンス.
Expressing that a situation provides a good chance to take action or try something.
The most common and neutral way to say 'good opportunity'. 機会 means 'opportunity' or 'chance', and いい means 'good'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
This is a good opportunity to practice Japanese.
It's a good opportunity to meet him.
A loanword from English 'chance', often implying a lucky or timely opportunity. Very common in casual and spoken Japanese. Can be used with いい (good) or 絶好の (perfect).
A slightly more formal or written version of いい機会. 良い is the formal form of いい.
Means 'perfect opportunity' or 'golden opportunity'. Emphasizes that the opportunity is exceptionally good. More emphatic than いい機会.
Highlighting that the timing is right or the situation is convenient.
Literally 'good timing'. Used when the timing of an event or action is favorable. Very natural in conversation.
Now is a good time to talk to him.
It was good timing that he came.
Means 'just right' or 'perfect timing'. Often used when something happens at exactly the right moment. Can also refer to size or quantity, but in context it implies a good opportunity.
The bus came at just the right time.
A somewhat literary expression meaning 'the occasion is favorable'. 折 means 'occasion' or 'time'. Used in formal or written contexts.
If the occasion is favorable, please visit.
Expressing the idea of seizing or making use of a good opportunity.
Means 'on this occasion' or 'taking this opportunity'. Used to introduce an action that one will take because of the favorable situation. Often used in formal speech or writing.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone.
Let's start something new taking this opportunity.
Emphasizes that the opportunity is rare or valuable, and should not be wasted. せっかく means 'with effort' or 'precious'. Often used with だから or なので to mean 'since it's a rare opportunity'.
Means 'to make the most of a chance' or 'to seize an opportunity'. 活かす means 'to utilize' or 'to make the best use of'.
機会 (きかい) is a native Japanese word meaning 'opportunity' and is neutral in tone. チャンス is a loanword from English and often carries a nuance of a lucky break or a timely moment. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but チャンス feels more casual and exciting.
I got an opportunity for an interview. (neutral)
This is the last chance. (dramatic)
While '良い機会' is grammatically correct, it can sound stiff or overly formal in casual speech. In everyday conversation, 'いい機会' or simply 'チャンス' is more natural. Also, avoid directly translating 'good' as '良い' in all cases; 'いい' is the common spoken form.
This is a good opportunity to learn Japanese.
I finally got a good opportunity.
今がチャンスだ！
Now's your chance!
This is a perfect opportunity.
I got a good opportunity to work abroad.
This is a golden opportunity.
Since it's a rare opportunity, let's go.
I want to make the most of this chance and succeed.