運命の人
unmei no hito
The English phrase 'love of my life' is translated into Japanese as 運命の人 (unmei no hito).
運命の人 is used to describe a soulmate or a person destined to be with you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of unmei (destiny/fate), the particle no (possessive/attributive) and hito (person).
How do you pronounce it?
unmei no hito
Did you know?
- In modern Japanese pop culture and manga, the concept of 運命の人 is often linked to the 'red string of fate' that invisibly connects two people.
- In highly formal or traditional contexts, the idea of a destined partner is often discussed through the lens of 'en' 縁, a Buddhist-influenced concept of karmic connection.
- Japanese speakers often avoid saying 運命の人 directly to their partner's face, preferring to use it when describing the partner to others.
Examples in context
- 彼は私の運命の人です。Kare wa watashi no unmei no hito desu.He is the love of my life.
- ついに運命の人に出会えました。Tsuini unmei no hito ni deaemashita.I finally met the love of my life.
- 運命の人と結婚したいです。Unmei no hito to kekkon shitai desu.I want to marry the love of my life.
Example conversation
A couple is talking about their relationship during a quiet evening.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣は僕の運命の人だよ。Yui wa boku no unmei no hito dayo.Yui, you are the love of my life.
- 結衣 Yuiそんなこと言われると照れるなあ。Sonna koto iwareru to tereru naa.It makes me blush when you say things like that.
- 大翔 Hiroto本気だよ、ずっと大切にするね。Honki dayo, zutto taisetsu ni suru ne.I'm serious, I will cherish you forever.
- 結衣 Yui私も大翔を愛してる。Watashi mo Hiroto o aishiteru.I love you too, Hiroto.
