The Japanese word for luck is fuku and koun means good luck/good fortune.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Luck ふく | Fuku | 福 | |
| Good luck/good fortune こううん | Koun | 幸運 | |
| To try one’s luck うんだめし | Un tameshi | 運試し |
Interesting facts about luck in Japan
The Japanese have always had superstitions regarding luck and this is clearly evident in their many good-luck charms. The most famous of these charms is Maneki-neko (Lucky cat) which is a cat with its right paw raised. If you’ve ever been to Japan then you most likely saw this cat outside of many Japanese stores and businesses because it’s believed that this lucky charm will bring customers in through the door.
Read more about Maneki-neko here.