Begebenheit [v] (die ~), Gelegenheit [v] (die ~), Geschehnis [o] (das ~), Ereignis [o] (das ~), Fall [m] (der ~), Vorfall [m] (der ~) {zn.} opportunity
chance
event
time
occasion
occurrence
instance
Das ist in Japan eine ganz gewöhnliche Begebenheit.
That is the common occurrence in Japan.
Gib mir eine Gelegenheit!
Give me a chance!