Meanings
nounred string of fate (plural red strings of fate)
plural red strings of fate · alternative red thread of fate · alternative red string of destiny · alternative red thread of destiny
- In East Asian mythology, a red string tied between soulmates' fingers.
Origin
- Japanese運命の赤い糸
- Englishred string of fate
Translation of Japanese 運命の赤い糸 (unmei no akai ito).
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