I want a tattoo meaning Fate/Destiny please help me out


I've seen **Unmei** **(運命)** Which apparently means destiny that can be
changed by your will.

and **Shukumei** **(宿命)** meaning destiny that is pre written and cant be
changed.

Are these correct or is there any other word that means Destiny/Fate that
guides us.

Please help me out thanks very much




宿命 refers to your fate that is predetermined by your bloodline or the "star"
you were born under. It is uncontrollable because your ancestors, god or
environment had determined your life path when you were born. Basically it's
something special people in fiction or legend have, and ordinary people like
me tend not to think about their own 宿命. It's not necessarily a negative word,
but someone with 宿命 in fiction is often involved in a long term battle and/or
hardship.

運命 is associated more with fortune or luck factors. It is still largely
uncontrollable, but that's simply because no one can control their fortune or
predict their future precisely. Many people believe it cannot be changed,
while others believe they can improve their 運命 at least a bit through hard
work or prayer.

