何事もうまくいく (nanigoto mo umaku iku - everything goes well)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase is composed of "何事も (nanigoto mo)" meaning "everything/anything," "うまく (umaku)" which is the adverbial form of the adjective "上手い (umai)" meaning "good, skillful," and "いく (iku)" meaning "to go." Together, it literally translates to "everything goes well/skillfully," signifying that all endeavors or situations proceed favorably without problems.
Sample sentences
今年はきっと何事もうまくいくと信じている。
I believe that everything will go well this year.
彼の計画は、いつも何事もうまくいくようだ。
It seems his plans always go well.
何事もうまくいかない日もあるけれど、諦めないことが大切だ。
There are days when nothing goes well, but it's important not to give up.
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Example
今年はきっと何事もうまくいくと信じている。
I believe that everything will go well this year.
彼の計画は、いつも何事もうまくいくようだ。
It seems his plans always go well.
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