Question of the Day #1252

Still, it stands out as another moment that could feed Arata's dissatisfaction with his lot in life.

From the 2nd paragraph of this article at the Anime News Network.

  上記の文で、one's lot in lifeの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "one's lot in life" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

自分の運命として受け入れる

   

Answer

According to Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias:

someone’s general situation in life, especially when this is not very good

 

Examples

1. She was never satisfied with her lot in life.
2. Sometimes you just have to accept your lot in life.
3. Unhappy with her lot in life, she moved to the city to start over.
4. ‘This is it; this is my lot in life – this is how it’s always going to be.’
5. What defines us is what we make with our lot in life.

   

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