Meaning
Recent or newly available chances for advancement or improvement.
Cultural Background
Highly valued in the 'hustle culture' where constant improvement is expected. Often used in corporate settings, but 'kikai' (opportunity) is sometimes replaced by 'chansu' (chance) in casual speech. Germans are more specific; they might say 'neue Perspektiven' (new perspectives) to sound more professional. Used similarly to the US, but often with more understatement.
Pluralize it
Always use 'opportunities' (plural) when talking about general chances.
Professional tone
This is a great phrase to use in a cover letter or interview.
Meaning
Recent or newly available chances for advancement or improvement.
Pluralize it
Always use 'opportunities' (plural) when talking about general chances.
Professional tone
This is a great phrase to use in a cover letter or interview.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
After graduation, she moved to the city to seek _________.
Plural is natural here for general career search.
Which sentence is more natural?
a) I have new opportunities to wash dishes. b) I am looking for new opportunities in marketing.
The phrase is for significant events, not chores.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I'm bored with my job.' B: 'You should _________.'
This is the most helpful and natural advice.
Match the situation to the phrase usage.
Which situation is best for 'new opportunities'?
Career change is a classic use of this phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAfter graduation, she moved to the city to seek _________.
Plural is natural here for general career search.
a) I have new opportunities to wash dishes. b) I am looking for new opportunities in marketing.
The phrase is for significant events, not chores.
A: 'I'm bored with my job.' B: 'You should _________.'
This is the most helpful and natural advice.
Which situation is best for 'new opportunities'?
Career change is a classic use of this phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, if you are talking about one specific job or event.
It is neutral and works in almost any setting.
Related Phrases
Open doors
synonymCreating chances.
Fresh start
similarBeginning again.
Career path
builds onThe journey of a career.
Room for improvement
contrastThings that need fixing.
