“Luck” in Japanese
Short answer
Luck in Japanese is “僥倖” (gyoukou). Full meaning: luck, windfall, godsend, good fortune.
Other ways to say “Luck” in Japanese
幸せ
shiawase happiness, good fortune, luck, blessing
冥利
myouri providence, luck, favor, favour, advantage
運根鈍
unkondon luck, steadfastness and patience (the three keys to achieving success)
幸い
saiwai happiness, blessedness, luck, fortune, felicity; luckily, fortunately
運
un fortune, luck, chance
運勢
unsei fortune, luck
果報
kahou good fortune, luck, happiness; vipaka (retribution)
天運
tenun destiny, will of Heaven, luck
回り合わせ
mawariawase (turn of) fortune, fate, luck, chance
僥幸
gyoukou luck, windfall, godsend, good fortune
巡り合わせ
meguriawase fortune, fate, chance, coincidence, (stroke of) luck
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