不幸
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Base noun form. Used to describe a state of sadness, bad luck, or unfortunate circumstances. Can be modified with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or used in phrases like 『不幸な』 (fukou na, 'unhappy').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are chatting at a café after a long day. Ken shares some recent struggles, and User offers support.
不幸
ふこう
unhappiness, sorrow, misfortune
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone feeling 'unfortunate' and 'sorrowful' — they might say, 'It's so 不幸 (fukou, 'unhappiness')!' Think of 'fukou' sounding like 'foolish' and 'cow' — a foolish cow feeling sad and unlucky.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, expressing 『不幸』 (fukou, 'unhappiness') is often avoided in casual conversation to maintain harmony. It's more common in literature, news about tragedies, or serious discussions about life events.
Forms
Base: 不幸Base noun form. Used to describe a state of sadness, bad luck, or unfortunate circumstances. Can be modified with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or used in phrases like 『不幸な』 (fukou na, 'unhappy').