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縁起

Omen


Meaning

Omen, Luck

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The edge of wake up is right before you wake up. And, by wake up I mean you're about to wake up to the truth. But, you're only at the edge, so for now what you see is an omen... an omen that will show the truth.


Reading

えんぎ

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Just remember that 起 is rendaku'd and becomes ぎ here.


Context

Context Sentences

カラスは、日本だけでなくヨーロッパでも、縁起の悪い鳥とみなされます。

The crow is seen as an ominous bird not only in Japan but also in Europe.


Kanji Composition