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    縁起がいい (engi ga ii) - good omen

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase literally translates to 'omen is good'. 縁起 (engi) means 'omen' or 'luck', and が (ga) is a nominative particle. いい (ii) means 'good'. The phrase functions adjectivally, describing something as auspicious or boding well.

    Sample sentences

    これは新年の始まりに縁起がいいね。

    This is a good omen for the start of the New Year.

    一粒万倍日は宝くじを買うのに縁起がいいとされている。

    The Ichiryū Manbai day is considered auspicious for buying lottery tickets.

    今日の空はとても青くて、なんだか縁起がいい気がする。

    The sky today is so blue, I feel like it's a good omen.

    Quick facts

    antonym:縁起が悪い (engi ga warui) - bad omen, inauspicious
    cultural_nuance:Japanese culture places importance on omens and superstitions. This phrase is commonly used to describe events, objects, or actions believed to bring good fortune or indicate a positive outcome.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    これは新年の始まりに縁起がいいね。

    This is a good omen for the start of the New Year.

    一粒万倍日は宝くじを買うのに縁起がいいとされている。

    The Ichiryū Manbai day is considered auspicious for buying lottery tickets.

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