also: シンクロニシティー
noun
synchronicity
A concept popularized by Carl Jung, referring to meaningful coincidences that are not causally related. Used in psychology, spirituality, and everyday conversation.
彼に会ったのは単なる偶然じゃなくて、シンクロニシティだと思う。
I think meeting him wasn't just a coincidence; it was synchronicity.
偶然 means 'coincidence' or 'by chance' without the deeper meaningful connection implied by シンクロニシティ.
共時性 is the formal Japanese translation of 'synchronicity', often used in academic contexts, while シンクロニシティ is the loanword used in more casual or spiritual contexts.
Standard katakana spelling of the English loanword 'synchronicity'.
Variant with long vowel marker; less common but still seen.
Loanword from English 'synchronicity', coined by Carl Jung from Greek roots syn- ('together') and chronos ('time').