Pronunciation of 'チャンス'
The word 'チャンス' (Chansu) originates from Japanese and is borrowed from the English word 'chance'. It is used in Japanese to mean 'opportunity' or 'chance'. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English ('chance') into Japanese.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
An opportunity or possibility for something to happen.
Pronounced as 'chæns', with 'ch' as in 'choose', 'æ' as in 'cat', and 'ns' as in 'sense'.
日本語
機会や好機を意味する言葉。英語の「chance」からの借用語。
「チャンス」は「cha-n-su」と発音します。「チャン」は「cha」、最後の「ス」は「su」と発音します。