機運
Meanings
opportunity; chance; favorable timing
Formal written-style noun for a favorable moment or juncture when something becomes possible. Often appears in set-like expressions such as 機運到来.
Seeing that the time was right, the company decided to expand overseas.
Used for a growing mood, tendency, or momentum in a group, society, or organization. In this sense the spelling 気運 is usual.
See also: 気運
Momentum for environmental protection is growing among citizens.
A tendency to rethink working styles emerged within the company.
Usage patterns
- 機運が高まるfor a momentum/trend to grow
Momentum for reform is growing.
- 機運に乗るto seize a favorable opportunity
Riding this favorable opportunity, we started a new business.
- 機運を醸成するto build up or foster a momentum/trend
It is necessary to foster a growing momentum for environmental protection in the community.
- 機運が熟すfor the time to become ripe (for something)
The time has become ripe to resume negotiations.
- 機運が生まれるfor a trend or momentum to arise
A new momentum is arising among young people.