Kanji 運: carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot, transport, progress, advance
Key takeaways
Kanji 運: carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot, transport, progress, advance. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 運
carry, luck, destiny, fate, lot, transport, progress, advance
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The image of an army (軍) moving along a road (⻌) represents the act of carrying or transporting supplies. This concept of movement and flow eventually extended to mean 'luck' or 'fate', referring to how things proceed or move in life.
