English–Japanese

“fate” in Japanese

Japanese

Also運命 (unmei)

Pronunciation

Romajishukumei

Example

彼は自分の宿命を受け入れました。kare wa ji bun no shuku mei o u ke i re ma shi ta

He accepted his destiny.

Illustration for 宿命 (fate)

How to say “fate” in Japanese

“Fate” in Japanese is 宿命 (shukumei).

It frames a person's course of life as set by forces beyond personal control.

Full entry for 宿命: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宿命

困難に直面したとき、宿命に抗う強さが必要です。kon nan ni choku men shi ta to ki shuku mei ni araga u tsuyo sa ga hitsu yō de su

When facing difficulties, strength is needed to resist one's fate.

Tips for using 宿命

  • In Japanese narratives, 宿命 (shukumei) often marks a character's life-long burden or conflict, giving the word a solemn tone rather than the casual force of a simple prediction.

Other Japanese words for “fate”

私は運命を信じます。watashi wa un mei o shin ji ma su

I believe in fate.

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