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.
Standard business term for 'opportunity loss' or 'lost opportunity', often used in economics and management contexts.
Prevent opportunity loss due to stock shortages.
Legal/accounting term for 'lost profits' or 'loss of earnings', often used in damage calculations.
Claim lost profits due to the accident.
Economic term for 'opportunity cost', the value of the next best alternative foregone.
Decide on investment considering opportunity cost.
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.
I missed a great opportunity.
More formal/literary expression for 'to miss a good opportunity'.
We must not miss this golden opportunity.
Literally 'to lose an opportunity', slightly more formal than チャンスを逃す.
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.
He lost the opportunity for promotion.