Translation guide
How to express the idea of an event, incident, or something happening in Japanese, depending on context.
Referring to a specific happening, often noteworthy or unusual.
General term for an event, incident, or happening. Neutral and widely used.
A strange occurrence happened yesterday.
Often implies a more serious incident, like a crime or scandal. Can also be used for notable events.
That occurrence was in the newspaper.
Formal or technical term for a phenomenon or event, often used in scientific or academic contexts.
This occurrence has not yet been explained.
Describing how often something occurs.
Literally 'occurrence rate', used in formal or statistical contexts.
The occurrence rate of this disease is low.
Frequency; how often something happens. Common in everyday and technical use.
The number of times something occurs. A straightforward, slightly casual phrase.
I want to reduce the number of occurrences of this error.
Focusing on the process or fact that something takes place.
Referring to something being found or appearing in a particular context.
出来事 is a neutral term for any event or happening. 事件 implies a more serious, often negative incident (crime, scandal). Use 出来事 for everyday occurrences.
The loanword オカレンス is rarely used and sounds unnatural. Stick to native Japanese words or established terms.
The frequency of earthquakes is increasing.
その鉱物の存在は珍しい。
The occurrence of that mineral is rare.