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グッドラック

Meanings

1

interjection

A direct loan from English, used as an interjection to wish someone success or good fortune. Common in casual contexts, often with a friendly or encouraging tone.

明日あしたの試し験けん、グッドラック！
Good luck on tomorrow's exam!
新あたらしい仕し事ごと、グッドラックだね。
Good luck with your new job.

Written forms

グッド・ラック
- グッドラック
  Variant with interpunct; less common but sometimes seen in stylized or emphatic contexts.
- グッド・ラック

Similar words

頑がん張ばって
The native Japanese equivalent, more versatile and commonly used in both casual and formal settings. グッドラック is more casual and carries a Western flavor.
幸こう運うんを祈いのる
A formal expression meaning 'I wish you good luck'. グッドラック is much more casual and direct.

Etymology

Borrowed from English 'good luck'. The interpunct variant reflects the original two-word phrase.