Japanese Proverbs About Luck and Fate

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.

Unwanted or harmful relationships are deeply rooted and difficult to break.

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.

An unexpected event occurs suddenly in a familiar place, or one suddenly decides to take action.

There is no use worrying about the future today, as tomorrow will take care of itself.

The misfortune that strikes someone else today could happen to you tomorrow.

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.

To be caught up in an unexpected disaster or trouble through no fault of one's own.

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

One should wait patiently for the right connection and timing rather than rushing important matters.

The bond between a husband and wife lasts not only in this life but continues into the next life.

A natural omen signaling coming war, disaster, or grave danger to a ruler.

Good things are prone to being interrupted by obstacles.

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.

A strong desire or unwavering belief will reach heaven and eventually be rewarded.

To share the same fate or destiny with others, regardless of the outcome.

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

Good deeds bring good results, and bad deeds bring bad results.

Human life and longevity are determined by fate or a higher power beyond human control.

Doing good deeds in secret will inevitably lead to a visible reward.

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

No one can predict what will happen in the immediate future.

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

A situation where bad luck is followed by even more bad luck.

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

A sudden, unexpected event or a major incident that occurs without warning.

Receiving unexpected good fortune or profit without making any effort.

A celebratory expression used to wish for longevity and prosperity based on the long lifespans of cranes and turtles.

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