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運命は自分で切り開く (unmei wa jibun de kirihiraku) means “carve out your own destiny” or “create your own fate.” This powerful Japanese phrase expresses that you have the power to shape your future through your own choices and actions, rather than being a passive recipient of predetermined circumstances.

The phrase literally breaks down as:
•運命 (unmei) = fate, destiny
•自分で (jibun de) = by myself
•切り開く (kirihiraku) = to cut open, to carve out, to pioneer

The verb 切り開く evokes a strong image of actively cutting through obstacles and forging a new path, like a pioneer clearing through dense forest. This reflects an important Japanese philosophy emphasizing personal responsibility and self-determination.

Example sentence:
1. “運命は自分で切り開くものだ。”
(Unmei wa jibun de kirihiraku mono da.)
“You must carve out your own destiny.”

2. “運命は自分で切り開くと決めた日から、私の人生は変わり始めた。”
(Unmei wa jibun de kirihiraku to kimeta hi kara, watashi no jinsei wa kawari-hajimeta.)
“From the day I decided to carve out my own destiny, my life began to change.”

This phrase is commonly used in motivational contexts and encourages taking charge of your life rather than feeling helpless about your circumstances.
#Japanese #Motivation #Wisdom December 12, 2025