Japanese word

幸運

Pronunciation

Romajikōun

Meaning

  • noungood luck

Example

今回は幸運に恵まれました。kon kai wa kō un ni megu ma re ma shi ta

I was blessed with good fortune this time.

Illustration for 幸運 (good luck)

More examples

彼は思いがけない幸運に恵まれました。kare wa omo i ga ke na i kō un ni megu ma re ma shi ta

He was blessed with unexpected good luck.

Core concept

It refers to the helpful turn of events that makes success or another favorable result more likely.

Common phrases

  • 幸運を祈るkō un o ino ru

    wish for good luck

  • 幸運を呼ぶkō un o yo bu

    bring good luck

  • 幸運に恵まれるkō un ni megu ma re ru

    be blessed with good luck

Similar words

運un: The chance or circumstances that bring a good or bad result.
ツキtsuki: A state of good luck, often used in casual speech.

Definition in Japanese

成功やよい結果をもたらす、恵まれた運。sei kō ya yo i kek ka o mo ta ra su megu ma re ta un

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 幸運 (kōun) is made from 幸 (kō, "happiness") and 運 (un, "luck or fortune"), whose meanings combine into good luck.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Japanese, 幸運 (kōun) sounds more formal than everyday expressions for being lucky.

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