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機会が訪れる (kikai ga otozureru - an opportunity arrives)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines the noun 機会 (kikai, opportunity) with the particle が (ga, subject marker) and the verb 訪れる (otozureru, to visit/arrive). It literally means "an opportunity visits" or "an opportunity arrives," conveying the idea of a chance presenting itself. It is a common and natural way to express the emergence of an opportunity.

Sample sentences

ついに、彼にも成功への機会が訪れた。

Finally, an opportunity for success arrived for him.

留学する絶好の機会が訪れたので、迷わず応募しました。

A perfect opportunity to study abroad arose, so I applied without hesitation.

いつか自分にも大きなチャンスの機会が訪れると信じている。

I believe that someday a great chance will come my way too.

Quick facts

nuance:The verb 訪れる (otozureru) often implies a sense of something coming to you, rather than you actively seeking it out, although one can still be prepared for it.

verb_form:訪れる (otozureru) is a godan verb, typically used in its plain form here or conjugated for tense/modality.

Often used with

絶好の機会が訪れる (zekkō no kikai ga otozureru - a perfect opportunity arises)

予期せぬ機会が訪れる (yokisenu kikai ga otozureru - an unexpected opportunity arises)

人生に一度の機会が訪れる (jinsei ni ichido no kikai ga otozureru - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises)

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Example

ついに、彼にも成功への機会が訪れた。

Finally, an opportunity for success arrived for him.

留学する絶好の機会が訪れたので、迷わず応募しました。

A perfect opportunity to study abroad arose, so I applied without hesitation.