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Noun meaning 'fortune' or 'luck'. Often used in compounds like 『幸運』 (kouun, 'good luck') or 『不運』 (fuun, 'bad luck').
Theme

During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Haruto discuss superstitions and beliefs about luck. Haruto shares his thoughts on fortune.

うん

fortune, luck

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Imagine a wheel of fortune spinning—it's all about luck! The word 『運』 (un, 'fortune') sounds like 'one' in English, as in 'one lucky break'.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『運』 (un, 'fortune') is a key concept in traditions like omikuji (fortune-telling slips at shrines) and games of chance. People often wish each other 『幸運』 (kouun, 'good luck') for exams or new ventures.

Forms

Base: 運Noun meaning 'fortune' or 'luck'. Often used in compounds like 『幸運』 (kouun, 'good luck') or 『不運』 (fuun, 'bad luck').