How to say "Chance" in Japanese

When translating "chance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between たまたま and 邂逅. In Japanese, たまたま (たまたま (tamatama)) is typically associated with "by chance, accidentally, unexpectedly" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used when something happens coincidentally or unexpectedly, often implying a slight element of surprise. Similar to 偶然. On the other hand, 邂逅 (かいこう (kaikō)) maps to "chance meeting, encounter" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to an unexpected or serendipitous meeting, often with a significant person or during an important moment. Has a slightly more literary or poetic feel than simply 出会う. A literal translation of "chance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!