good luck in Japanese
good luck in Japanese is がんばれ, 健闘, 幸運を — good luck means said to someone facing something uncertain or difficult, to wish them a favourable outcome.
good luck in Japanese
がんばれ
Pronounced: ganbare
Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.
健闘
Pronounced: kentō
Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.
幸運を
Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.
頑張って
Pronounced: ganbatte
Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.
好運
Pronounced: kōun
Desirable or beneficial fortune.
What does "good luck" mean?
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interjection Said to someone facing something uncertain or difficult, to wish them a favourable outcome.
"Good luck with the interview tomorrow."
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noun Favourable chance; fortune that works in someone's favour.
"It was pure good luck that the flight was delayed and we caught it."
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interjection Said sarcastically to signal that someone is attempting the impossible.
"You want a refund after ninety days? Good luck."
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good luck in a sentence
- Good luck with the interview tomorrow.
- Good luck, and let me know how it goes.
- It was pure good luck that the flight was delayed and we caught it.
- Finding a flat that quickly was good luck rather than good management.
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What is "good luck" in Japanese?
"good luck" in Japanese is がんばれ, 健闘, 幸運を. good luck means: Said to someone facing something uncertain or difficult, to wish them a favourable outcome.
How do you pronounce がんばれ?
"good luck" in Japanese is がんばれ, pronounced "ganbare".
How do you use "good luck" in a sentence?
Example: "Good luck with the interview tomorrow." In Japanese, "good luck" is がんばれ, 健闘, 幸運を.
Are there other ways to say "good luck" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "good luck": がんばれ, 健闘, 幸運を, 頑張って, 好運.
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