不遇
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ぐ
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Meanings
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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.
He was unfortunate in his youth, but now he is successful.
He kept working hard even in unfavorable circumstances.
Expressions
- 不遇をかこつcomplain about one's misfortune; bemoan one's hard lot