Luck in Japanese
"luck" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
運
un
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "luck". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
運 is luck and fate — the 運 of 運命. 福 is good fortune as blessing, the 福 of the seven lucky gods. 吉 is auspicious, the good result on a shrine fortune slip. 凶 is its opposite, bad fortune. 厄 is misfortune of the kind you hold a ceremony to avert.
Top pick
carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot, transport, progress, advance
Reading: un
12 strokes · mysterious, peaceful, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of advance (辶) and army (軍). Moving troops, transporting.
What it carries
Fate, luck, movement. '運' represents forces beyond human control.
Related kanji for "luck"
luck
fuku · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of altar and full. Full altar.
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kichi · peaceful
Composed of samurai and mouth. Samurai speaking good words.
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kyou · peaceful, dark
Shape of person falling in hole. Ominous.
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yaku · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of cliff and kneeling. Cliff kneeling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for luck?
The most common kanji for "luck" is 運, read as un. It means carry, luck, destiny. Related kanji: 福 (luck), 吉 (luck), 凶 (luck), 厄 (luck).
How many strokes does 運 have?
運 has 12 strokes.