occasion in Japanese
occasion in Japanese is 機会, 場合 — occasion means a particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
occasion in Japanese
機会
Pronounced: kikai
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
場合
Pronounced: baai
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
What does "occasion" mean?
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noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
"On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters."
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noun A reason, opportunity, or need for something.
"I rarely have occasion to wear a suit."
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verb To cause or bring about.
"The delay was occasioned by bad weather."
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occasion in a sentence
- On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters.
- On this occasion, I'll let it slide.
- I rarely have occasion to wear a suit.
- There was no occasion for rudeness, so I wonder why he shouted at her.
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What is "occasion" in Japanese?
"occasion" in Japanese is 機会, 場合. occasion means: A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
How do you pronounce 機会?
"occasion" in Japanese is 機会, pronounced "kikai".
How do you use "occasion" in a sentence?
Example: "On one occasion, the train arrived early, which amazed all the commuters." In Japanese, "occasion" is 機会, 場合.
Are there other ways to say "occasion" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "occasion": 機会, 場合.
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