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fate in Japanese

fate in Japanese is 運命, 宿命 — fate means the power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.

fate in Japanese

運命
noun
Pronounced: unmei
宿命
noun
Pronounced: shukumei

What does "fate" mean?

  1. noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
    "It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years."
  2. verb To determine or decide something in advance, as if by destiny.
    "The two were fated to meet, or so the story goes."
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fate in a sentence

  • It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years.
  • The jury would decide the fate of the accused.
  • The two were fated to meet, or so the story goes.

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What is "fate" in Japanese?

"fate" in Japanese is 運命, 宿命. fate means: The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.

How do you pronounce 運命?

"fate" in Japanese is 運命, pronounced "unmei".

How do you use "fate" in a sentence?

Example: "It seemed like fate that they met again after all those years." In Japanese, "fate" is 運命, 宿命.

Are there other ways to say "fate" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "fate": 運命, 宿命.

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