Translation guide
A very favorable chance that should not be missed. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with set phrases like 絶好の機会 or 千載一遇のチャンス, but natural speech often uses simpler expressions depending on context.
Expressing that an opportunity is exceptionally good and unlikely to come again.
The most direct and common equivalent. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese, from casual to formal.
これは絶好の機会だ。
This is a golden opportunity.
Don't miss this golden opportunity.
A more emphatic, literary phrase meaning 'a once-in-a-lifetime chance'. Often used in speeches or writing.
これは千載一遇のチャンスです。
This is a golden opportunity (once in a thousand years).
Literally 'an opportunity that won't come again'. Natural in conversation and writing.
またとない機会だから、挑戦しよう。
It's a golden opportunity, so let's take on the challenge.
Using the loanword チャンス makes it slightly more casual and conversational.
絶好のチャンスが来た！
A golden opportunity has come!
Focusing on the potential for success or advancement.
A concise, slightly formal word for a favorable opportunity. Often used in business or news contexts.
今が好機だ。
Now is the golden opportunity.
A casual, emphatic loanword. Common in entertainment or sports contexts.
これはビッグチャンスだよ！
This is a golden opportunity!
The phrase '黄金の機会' (おうごんのきかい) is not idiomatic in Japanese. Use 絶好の機会 or similar set phrases instead.