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ゲンが良い (gen ga ii - to be a good omen)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression (adjective phrase)

neutral

How it works

This is an adjective phrase formed by a noun 'ゲン' (gen, meaning 'omen' or 'luck', often associated with gambling or predictions), the particle 'が' (ga) indicating the subject, and the i-adjective '良い' (ii, meaning 'good'). It describes something that has a positive omen or brings good fortune.

Sample sentences

今日は朝から良いことがあったから、ゲンが良いね。

Something good happened this morning, so it's a good omen.

試合前に好きな歌手の曲を聴くと、いつもゲンが良い気がする。

Whenever I listen to my favorite singer's song before a match, I feel like it's a good omen.

新しいプロジェクトのスタートに、この結果はゲンが良い。

This result is a good omen for the start of our new project.

Quick facts

origin:The word 'ゲン' (gen) is believed to be an abbreviation of '縁起' (engi), meaning 'omen' or 'luck', primarily used in informal contexts or in connection with gambling/performance.

usageContext:Often used when something happens unexpectedly positively, suggesting it bodes well for the future, especially in sports, business, or daily life events.

Often used with

縁起が良い (engi ga ii - to be a good omen)

幸先が良い (sakisoi ga ii - to be a good start)

ゲンが悪い (gen ga warui - to be a bad omen)

験を担ぐ (gen wo katsugu - to be superstitious/to carry out a lucky ritual)

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Example

今日は朝から良いことがあったから、ゲンが良いね。

Something good happened this morning, so it's a good omen.

試合前に好きな歌手の曲を聴くと、いつもゲンが良い気がする。

Whenever I listen to my favorite singer's song before a match, I feel like it's a good omen.