English–Japanese

“course of events” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinariyuki

Example

成り行きを見守ります。na ri yu ki o mi mamo ri ma su

I will watch how things unfold.

Illustration for 成り行き (course of events)

How to say “course of events” in Japanese

“Course of events” in Japanese is 成り行き (nariyuki).

Describes how a situation unfolds over time, including the direction it takes and where it leads.

Full entry for 成り行き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 成り行き

細かい計画は立てず、成り行きに任せます。koma ka i kei kaku wa ta te zu na ri yu ki ni maka se ma su

I do not make a detailed plan and let things take their course.

Tips for using 成り行き

  • In conversation, this noun often lets a speaker describe an open-ended situation without predicting or controlling its final direction.

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