1.
good opportunity, favorable chance
A particularly favorable moment or opportunity to do something. Often used in formal or written contexts to describe a window of opportunity that should not be missed.
Common collocations
- 好機を逃す: to miss an opportunity
- 好機を捉える: to seize an opportunity
- 好機が到来する: an opportunity arrives
- 好機を生かす: to make the most of an opportunity
- 絶好の好機: a perfect opportunity
Similar words
好機 vs 機会: 機会 is the general word for "opportunity" or "chance" (neutral). 好機 specifically emphasizes that the opportunity is favorable and should be acted upon — closer to English "golden opportunity." 好機 is also more formal and literary.