Translation guide
The concept of losing a chance or missing out on a beneficial opportunity, often discussed in business, economics, and everyday decision-making.
The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen; a missed chance for profit or benefit.
A more casual expression for losing an opportunity or missing a good chance in daily life.
Common phrase meaning 'to miss a chance'. Natural in both spoken and written Japanese.
せっかくのチャンスを逃してしまった。
I missed a great opportunity.
機会損失 is a broader business term for any lost opportunity, while 逸失利益 specifically refers to calculable lost profits, often in legal contexts.
Directly translating 'opportunity loss' as チャンスロス is understood as a loanword but sounds like marketing jargon. Use 機会損失 in formal contexts.
Standard business term for 'opportunity loss' or 'lost opportunity', often used in economics and management contexts.
在庫不足による機会損失を防ぐ。
Prevent opportunity loss due to stock shortages.
Legal/accounting term for 'lost profits' or 'loss of earnings', often used in damage calculations.
事故による逸失利益を請求する。
Claim lost profits due to the accident.
Economic term for 'opportunity cost', the value of the next best alternative foregone.
機会費用を考慮して投資を決める。
Decide on investment considering opportunity cost.
More formal/literary expression for 'to miss a good opportunity'.
好機を逸してはならない。
We must not miss this golden opportunity.
Literally 'to lose an opportunity', slightly more formal than チャンスを逃す.
彼は昇進の機会を失った。
He lost the opportunity for promotion.