幸運(こううん)

幸運(こううん) means good luck or fortune, referring to favorable circumstances that bring success by chance. Functions as both a noun and na-adjective.

COMMON PATTERNS:

• 幸運(こううん)を祈(いの)る: to wish good luck
• 幸運(こううん)にも: fortunately, luckily
• 幸運(こううん)に恵(めぐ)まれる: to be blessed with good luck
• 幸運(こううん)な人(ひと): a lucky person

NA-ADJECTIVE USAGE:
幸運(こううん)な + noun describes someone or something as lucky.

CONTRAST:

• 幸運(こううん): good luck (positive outcome)
• 不運(ふうん): bad luck, misfortune
• 運(うん): luck, fortune (neutral)