チャンス
ちゃんす
noun
chance, opportunity
1.
chance, opportunity
A favorable time or situation for doing something.
これはチャンスだ！
This is a chance!
チャンスを逃さないように。
Don't miss the opportunity.
チャンスを逃す = to miss a chance
海外で働くチャンスを得た。
I got the opportunity to work overseas.
チャンス comes from English "chance" but is used primarily in the sense of "opportunity" rather than probability or luck.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- チャンスをつかむ: to seize a chance
- チャンスを逃す: to miss a chance
- チャンスを与える: to give a chance
- チャンスを生かす: to make the most of a chance
- チャンスを待つ: to wait for a chance
- 絶好のチャンス: a golden opportunity
- ラストチャンス: last chance
VS. 機会:
- チャンス: opportunity (casual, positive nuance — implies favorable timing)
- 機会: opportunity (formal, neutral — used in speeches, writing, business)