N3
こううん (kōun)
幸運
good luck; fortune
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to good luck, fortune, or being extremely lucky. Often used as 幸運なことに (luckily) or 幸運に恵まれる (blessed with good luck). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Good luck? ...T-The greatest luck of your entire life is that you got hired into my department and met me! Be eternally grateful to the heavens, okay?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『幸運ね！あんたの人生最大最高の幸運はね、我が部署に配属されて私とこうして毎日一緒に仕事ができてることよ！神様と私に一生感謝しなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
_______なことに、売り切れだと思っていたチケットを最後の一枚で購入できました。
Fortunately, I was able to purchase the very last ticket that I thought was sold out.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "幸運"!
天候の_______に恵まれて、屋外イベントは大成功に終わりました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 運が味方する様子「幸運（に恵まれて）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『幸運に恵まれる！今日の私の隣の席があんたになったのも、ただの幸運じゃなくて、私が仕組んだ必然よ…ふふ！』
English: Since it represents luck being on one's side, 'good fortune/luck' (kōun) is correct. Haruka: 'Blessed with good fortune! You getting the seat right next to me today wasn't just luck, but a necessity that I engineered... fufu!'
English: Since it represents luck being on one's side, 'good fortune/luck' (kōun) is correct. Haruka: 'Blessed with good fortune! You getting the seat right next to me today wasn't just luck, but a necessity that I engineered... fufu!'
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