Meaning

Primary

Fate

Alternative

Destiny

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Everyone has to carry their fate. So what is the thing you're carrying? It's your fate.

Reading

うんめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 運命を決める

    to decide one's fate

    運命をたどる

    to follow one's fate

    運命を受け入れる

    to accept one's destiny

Context Sentences

あの日、ここであなたと会えたのは運命ですよ。

It's destiny that I met you here on that day.

そういう運命だったんだよ。

It was meant to be like that.

iPhoneさん天国行き。用を足した後のトイレに落としちゃいました。まぁ、これがiPhoneさんの運命だったのかもしれないけどさ。でも、猛烈に悲しいぜよ...。

Rest in peace iPhone. I just dropped it in a toilet filled with more than just water. Maybe this was just fate but I am so sad right now.

Kanji Composition