数すう奇き

noun, na-adjective

misfortune; adverse fortune; hapless fate

Refers to an unlucky or unfortunate destiny, often with a literary or slightly formal tone. Can be used as a noun or adjectival noun.

• 彼かれの一いっ生しょうは数すう奇きな運うん命めいに翻ほん弄ろうされた。

  His whole life was at the mercy of a hapless fate.

• 数すう奇きな巡めぐり合あわせで再さい会かいした。

  By a twist of adverse fortune, they met again.

na-adjective, noun

checkered; eventful; full of ups and downs

Describes a life, career, or path marked by many changes, often dramatic or varied. Commonly used in the phrase 数奇な人生 (a checkered life).

• 彼かれは数すう奇きな人じん生せいを送おくった。

  He led a checkered life.

• その作さっ家かの数すう奇きな経けい歴れきが注ちゅう目もくを集あつめた。

  The writer's eventful career attracted attention.