quirk of fate; twist of fate; irony of fate
Refers to an unexpected, often ironic or playful turn of events attributed to fate. Used in narrative or reflective contexts.
彼と再会したのは運命の悪戯としか思えない。
I can only think of our reunion as a twist of fate.
運命の悪戯で、ライバル同士が同じチームになった。
By a quirk of fate, the rivals ended up on the same team.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling for 悪戯, common when the kanji is considered difficult or for stylistic softening.
Compound of 運命 (fate) + の (possessive particle) + 悪戯 (mischief, prank). Literally 'fate's mischief'.