Japanese Proverbs to Talk About Luck

Whether people get along with one another or not is all due to a mysterious fate.

Receiving unexpected good fortune or profit without making any effort.

Good things can unexpectedly be found in what others have left behind or passed over.

Morning rain stops quickly, much like a woman's spirited enthusiasm is said to be short-lived.

Fortune-telling is a matter of chance, being sometimes right and sometimes wrong.

A metaphor for when many happy events or very busy tasks occur all at once.

The bonds of romance are mysterious, unpredictable, and full of inexplicable charm.

A situation where a third party steps in and takes the profit while two others are busy fighting.

Eating the first produce of the season extends one's life by seventy-five days.

Something unexpected happening, or a joke becoming reality.

Even the briefest of encounters in this life are the result of connections made in previous existences.

Taking a bold risk and leaving the outcome to luck when the result is uncertain.

One difficulty or crisis follows another in quick succession.

Gaining a massive profit all at once with very little initial investment or effort.

Action leads to unexpected outcomes, whether they be sudden misfortunes or lucky accidents.

Good luck comes naturally in its own time, so wait patiently without rushing.

Good things are found among the items others have left behind.

Receiving unexpected good fortune or profit without making any effort.

Good fortune naturally visits a household that is always filled with laughter.