“To get lucky” in Japanese
Short answer
To get lucky in Japanese is “運が向く” (ungamuku). Full meaning: to be in luck's way, to get lucky.
Other ways to say “To get lucky” in Japanese
目が出る
megaderu to have luck on one's side, to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
芽が出る
megaderu to bud, to sprout, to germinate; to have luck on one's side, to get lucky
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