English–Japanese

“fortune-telling” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiuranai

Example

母は占いが好きです。haha wa urana i ga su ki de su

My mother likes fortune-telling.

Illustration for 占い (fortune-telling)

How to say “fortune-telling” in Japanese

“Fortune-telling” in Japanese is 占い (uranai).

Describes using signs, patterns, or other clues to predict a person's future luck or events.

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

Example sentences with 占い

友達と一緒に占いを試してみました。tomo dachi to is sho ni urana i o tame shi te mi ma shi ta

I tried fortune-telling with my friend.

Tips for using 占い

  • In everyday Japanese, 占い (uranai) can refer to a casual horoscope in a magazine or app, not only to a professional service.

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