Japanese Word · Intermediate
千載一遇
once in a lifetime
Pronunciation: [sẽ̞nd͡za̠iit͡ɕiɡɯ̟ː]
Meaning
once in a lifetime
Example
千載一遇のチャンス
a once-in-a-lifetime chance
Practice tips
- Practice 千載一遇 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.