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不遇 (ふぐう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
misfortune ; bad luck ; obscurity
Refers to a state of being unrecognized, unlucky, or not given due opportunity, often in career or life circumstances. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally with な or の.
Kanji 遇 meet, encounter, interview Similar words 不ふ 幸こう 不幸 is a broader term for unhappiness or misfortune in general, while 不遇 specifically implies a lack of recognition or opportunity, often in a social or professional context.
不ふ 運うん 不運 refers to bad luck or an unlucky event, whereas 不遇 describes a prolonged state of being overlooked or not given one's due.
Etymology Composed of 不 (not) and 遇 (treatment, reception), literally meaning 'not well received' or 'not given favorable treatment'. The kanji combination directly conveys the sense of being unrecognized or unlucky in one's circumstances.
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He kept working hard even in unfavorable circumstances.
