Translation of Japanese word "機会" to English
機会
きかい
[kikai]
IPA: /kikai/
Meaning
NounA chance for advancement, progress or profit.
How to use
機会 (kikai) — 'opportunity / chance'. 機会を得る — get an opportunity. この機会に — on this occasion. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
opportunity
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 機会
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きかい
Romaji Transcription: kikai
Example Sentences
この機会を逃すことはできません。
このきかいをにすことはできません。
We can't miss this opportunity.
新しい機会が生まれることがあります。
あたらしいきかいがうまれることがあります。
New opportunities can be born.
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Common phrases
- この機会を逃すことはできません。— We can't miss this opportunity.
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Frequency rank: #689 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "機会" mean?▼
The Japanese word "機会" means "opportunity" in English.
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The word "機会" is read as "きかい" (kikai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "この機会を逃すことはできません。".
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