How do you say "There is still a chance." in Japanese?

"There is still a chance." in Japanese is "まだチャンスはある。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘There is still a chance.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "まだチャンスはある。" mean in English?

"まだチャンスはある。" means "There is still a chance." in English. Usage tip: A classic encouraging phrase. Notice how Japanese does not need a subject like 'we' or 'there' to sound complete here.

まだチャンスはある。

mada chansu wa aru

[mah-dah chan-soo wah ah-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: A classic encouraging phrase. Notice how Japanese does not need a subject like 'we' or 'there' to sound complete here.

🇯🇵 In Japan: You will hear this when fans try to stay positive after a missed shot. It matches the supportive spirit of Japanese cheering culture.

Phrase Breakdown

まだ

mada

[mah-dah]

still; yet

まだ means something remains possible or has not ended yet.

Example

まだ時間はある。

There is still time.

チャンス

chansu

[chan-soo]

chance; opportunity

チャンス is a loanword meaning a good opportunity, often in sports.

Example

まだチャンスがある。

There is still a chance.

はある

wa aru

there is; exists

States that a chance or possibility exists. The は adds emphasis to the topic.

Example

方法はある。

There is a way.

Words in this phrase

は

[wah]

topic marker

は marks the topic of the sentence. It is written は but pronounced wa.

Example

チャンスはまだある。

As for the chance, it still exists.

ある

aru

[ah-roo]

to exist; to have

ある is used for things that exist or are available, including chances and time.

Example

まだチャンスはある。

There is still a chance.

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