ラッキー
also: ラッキィ
Meanings
1
Used as a na-adjective or noun to describe a fortunate situation or person. Common in casual speech.
Today is a lucky day.
He's always lucky, isn't he?
2
nice!; score!; bingo!
Exclamation when something fortunate happens. Often used in casual, excited contexts.
Score! I got the last one!
Usage patterns
- ラッキーな〈事〉a lucky thing/event
There was an empty seat on the train—what a lucky thing.
- 〈事〉があってラッキー！used as an exclamation when something fortunate happens
I won the lottery—lucky!
- 〈人〉にとってラッキーだto be lucky for someone
This result was lucky for us.
- ラッキーなことにluckily; fortunately
Luckily, it didn't rain.