ladder lottery in Japanese

ladder lottery in Japanese is あみだくじ.

ladder lottery in Japanese

あみだくじ

noun

Pronounced: amidakuji

An informal method of decision-making in Asia, based on a series of interlinked descending lines that are followed from the top (where a choice is made) to the bottom (where an outcome is revealed).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "ladder lottery" in Japanese?

"ladder lottery" in Japanese is あみだくじ.

How do you pronounce あみだくじ?

"ladder lottery" in Japanese is あみだくじ, pronounced "amidakuji".

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